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It is just under a year and a half ago that I found myself writing a piece called ‘A Black Friday’.
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Recent opinion pieces
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Slot machine shops pay staff based on gamblers’ lossesSome high street slot machine shops, which have increased in recent years, pay staff bonuses linked to revenue from gamblers’ losses.
Gambling
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Watchdog warns 1.4 million Britons addicted to gamblingAn estimated 1.4 million adults in Britain are experiencing gambling-related harm, according to a major new study by the Gambling Commission.
Gambling
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Tennis player highlights gambling-fuelled abuse in women’s sportBritish tennis player Katie Boulter has said that much of the abuse she receives on social media is driven by gamblers frustrated with losing bets.
Gambling
Press Releases
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London Tube Gambling Advert Ban DelayedA ban on gambling adverts across the London Underground has been delayed until a national definition of harmful gambling is established, Mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed. The decision has led to criticism…
Gambling
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Irish Footballer Opens Up About Gambling AddictionIrish League footballer Aaron Hogg has shared his struggle with gambling addiction, which led to the loss of his house, car, and the breakdown of his marriage. The 37-year-old, who currently plays…
Gambling
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GPs urged to help identify gambling addictionHealthcare professionals in England should screen for problem gambling, similar to alcohol and smoking addiction, according to new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Gambling
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Bereaved families of problem-gamblers criticise coroners for lack of actionFamilies of individuals who took their own lives due to gambling addiction have criticised coroners for failing to address the link between gambling and suicide.
Gambling
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Govt introduces a £5 cap on online slot bettingThe UK government has announced new restrictions on online slot betting, capping spins at £5 for those 25 and over, and £2 for 18–24-year-olds.
Gambling
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Great Britain lagging behind in gambling regulationsA recent report by the UK charity GambleAware highlights how Great Britain is lagging behind many European nations in regulating gambling advertisements, specifically those targeting vulnerable audiences.
Gambling
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Gambling problems among young people has more than tripledThe latest data from the Gambling Commission shows a concerning rise in problem gambling among young people in the UK, with rates more than tripling over the past year.
Gambling