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Taking a stand for problem gamblers – the time is now: 27 Feb – 4 March

27 February 2014

This is a guest post from @JustynLarcombe, a friend of CARE. You can read more about his story of problem gambling here.

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Problem gambling risk greatest amongst young men survey reveals, as Government recognises online gambling addicts need more support

20 December 2013

PRESS RELEASE - For the first time the Government has publicly acknowledged the need to address concerns about the delivery of self-exclusion for problem gamblers online. The following day a survey found…

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Support for online gambling addicts finds a voice in Parliament

29 November 2013

Online gambling, and specifically problem gambling online, was the subject of a closely contested vote in the House of Commons this week. However, before getting into the detail, it is perhaps best…

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Support For Online Gambling Addicts Backed By 223 MPs

26 November 2013

PRESS RELEASE - MPs rejected a motion today calling for action to specifically help online problem gamblers. The proposal to introduce a one-stop-shop measure was put forward by Jim Shannon MP during…

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Stricter regulation of online gambling welcomed by MPs

3 May 2013

This week CARE welcomed a report scrutinising the Government’s plans to regulate remote (online) gambling. The report issued by the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee gives full support for the principle…

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EU Commissioner calls for greater protection from online gambling for the vulnerable

24 October 2012

CARE welcomes yesterday’s announcement from Commissioner Barnier, the EU Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, launching a Europe-wide action plan on online gambling.

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While for some, gambling is just harmless fun, for a significant minority it causes genuine devastation. Our vision is to see laws passed that will help protect vulnerable problem gamblers.

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