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Well it’s been a dramatic start to the year. No, I’m not talking about the England’s Cricket Team’s disappointing defeat in the 5th Test in Sydney, but about geopolitical events around the…
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William Hill bookmaker handed record £19 million fine for failing customersUK bookmaker William Hill has been fined a record £19 million by the gambling regulator for "widespread" failures.
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Gambling industry abuses show urgent action needed on gamblingThe government is failing to address one of the "major moral crises of our time" by delaying action on gambling reform, CARE has said.Today, it emerged that two firms have been fined…
Gambling
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More women problem gamblers in UK
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1 in 4 students who gamble at risk of harmA quarter of university students who gamble might be experiencing harm and half say their educational experience is being affected, according to a new study,
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Press Releases
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Scottish Parliament rejects Assisted Suicide Bill
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CARE for Scotland urges MSPs to reject assisted suicide ahead of…
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CARE for Scotland comment: Royal College of Psychiatrists switches to oppose…
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New poll shows on assisted suicide, public want safety prioritised over…
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Police now screening for gambling addictionPolice officers in England and Wales are now routinely screening criminal suspects for a gambling addiction, it has emerged.
Gambling
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MPs launch investigation into regulation of gamblingThe Digital, Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) select committee has launched an inquiry into the government’s approach to the regulation of gambling, following warnings that “more needs to be done to protect…
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New lessons on gambling and gaming dangers published in Northern IrelandSchools in Northern Ireland are being urged to makes use of new lessons on gambling and gaming awareness for 11 to 14-year-old children.
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Health bosses call out betting industry after surge in suicidal gambling addictsA surge in suicidal gambling addicts turning up to A&E is adding to the pressure on the NHS and ‘predatory’ gambling firms are to blame, doctors have warned.
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People who bet on sports are more likely to develop a problem, study suggestsA study showing people who bet on sports are more likely to succumb to problem gambling underlines the need for UK Government action.
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CARE "ready for Rishi" to curb big bettingCARE has urged Rishi Sunak to deliver on promised gambling reforms as it emerges more young people than ever have a problem habit.
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Dangers of gaming 'loot boxes' outlinedAn official House of Lords publication outlines the dangers of so-called 'loot boxes' in video games, which are thought to increase the risk of young people taking up gambling.
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