Gambling
Money guidance support for gamblers now available
People in Leeds and the East Midlands who have been financially impacted by gambling, whether their own or someone else’s, will be able to receive tailored money guidance support, starting today. Our new …
Read moreLloyds Bank customers now able to set personalised gambling spend limits
Lloyds Bank customers will now be able to set personalised monthly limits on how much they spend each month on gambling using their debit card, as part of a trial. The feature – the first of its kind …
Read moreYGAM and GamCare education programme reaches 2 million young people milestone
Latest figures show professionals trained through the Young People’s Gambling Harm Prevention Programme, will reach an estimated 2 million young people using the educational resources and intervention …
Read moreYouGov survey shows link between gambling losses and worries about rising cost of living
To mark our 25th anniversary year, we look into the key issues surrounding gambling harms today, from the increases in cost-of-living to cryptocurrency, to raise awareness and encourage those impacted to …
Read moreNew research shows up to 1.4 million people in Britain experiencing gambling harms
GambleAware calls for anyone struggling with their gambling to contact the National Gambling Treatment Service (NGTS) for a range of free, confidential support services. These services have been effective …
Read moreGamCare highlights need for self-exclusion scheme for consumers involved in high-risk and cryptocurrency trading
At Gamcare, we are seeing the growing risks to consumers from high-risk trading and investing, including cryptocurrencies. We suggest a self-exclusion scheme for stock and cryptocurrency traders could help …
Read moreGamCare supported by Northampton Saints and Kettering Town highlights free local support to the East Midlands community
Ahead of ‘Blue Monday’ next week, we are highlighting the local support that is available across the East Midlands to anyone struggling with their own gambling, or that of loved ones. Local sporting clubs …
Read moreGambling Helpline Advisers warn of the Christmas risks around gambling
We are asking people to look out for the signs that someone may be struggling with gambling over the Christmas period, and want to remind people about our live chat option for those who are not able to …
Read moreGamCare tells gamblers “we are here for you” as helpline staff prepare for post-Euros spike in phone calls
With lockdown restrictions easing and a summer of sport ahead, staff at Britain’s biggest gambling support charity GamCare say the full impact of the Euros is still unknown and are preparing for an …
Read moreYoung people gambling aren’t aware of when it ‘becomes harmful’ to them
GamCare data reveals 7 in 10[1] young people using their support services in the last three years have directly experienced issues with gambling, with many young people unsure of the risks Using an MRI …
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