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GambleAware data shows ‘significant link’ between betting and mental health

SBC News GambleAware data shows ‘significant link’ between betting and mental health

Using data from GambleAware, the relationship between mental health and gambling harms has shown new and revealing links between mental health and betting.   Studies by Alma Economics – which used the gambling harm education group’s, Annual GB Treatment and Support Survey.1 – found that there is a ‘significant link’ between higher rates of gambling harms and worse mental health. It …

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GambleAware launches stabilisation fund for RET transition 

Zoe Osmund, GambleAware

GambleAware has initiated an application process to protect the funding of gambling harm prevention, support and treatment projects and programmes across the UK.  The initiative is required as the funding of gambling harm prevention projects/programmes enters a transition period from a voluntary to a statutory levy – established as a guaranteed outcome of the Gambling Review. Stakeholders were notified that …

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UKGC hands £32.8m to GambleAware in support of levy transition period

SBC News UKGC hands £32.8m to GambleAware in support of levy transition period

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has allocated £32,844,197.31 to GambleAware for the creation of a ‘system stabilisation’ in regards to a transition period from voluntary funding to a statutory levy. This is the latest allocation of funds gained by the UKGC through regulatory settlements, and is intended to “stabilise the system of gambling harm prevention, support and treatment” during the changeover. …

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GambleAware stresses seriousness of gambling harms in light of PL deals

SBC News GambleAware stresses seriousness of gambling harms in light of PL deals

GambleAware has expressed its disappointment with several Premier League clubs having recently announced gambling shirt sponsors for the upcoming season. Alexia Clifford, the group’s Chief Communications Officer, suggested that the top-flight – despite its decision to remove all betting companies from the front of shirts from the 2026/27 season – is perhaps not viewing gambling harms as a serious public …

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GambleAware adds new members to Lived Experience Council 

SBC News GambleAware adds new members to Lived Experience Council 

GambleAware has disclosed the latest expansion of its Lived Experience Council as the charity looks to further collaborate with those that have experienced gambling harms to help provide guidance on the organisation’s strategic developments. The Lived Experience Council was initially disclosed in December 2022, and two months later it was said that the 12 person panel was seeking fresh additions. …

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Winning Post: NHS bosses provide a wrong diagnosis?

SBC News Winning Post: NHS bosses provide a wrong diagnosis?

Regulus Partners observes mixed messages from the NHS on treating problem gambling, as bosses have raised concerns on increased referrals to their specialist clinics for gambling disorders, suggesting a misuse of facilities. NHS bosses have committed to expand the network of problem gambling clinics to 15, yet concerns remain on the NHS’ strategy which has seen it marginalise third sector …

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GambleAware draws links between early exposure and later life problems

SBC News GambleAware draws links between early exposure and later life problems

GambleAware’s latest study, conducted by YouGov, has examined links between the exposure of gambling activity as a child and later life experiences of problem gambling. The survey questioned a sample of 18,000 to gauge the extent of gambling participation and problem gambling in the UK, using the measurements of the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI). PGSI scores are based on …

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GambleAware: NHS bond strengthened by Statutory Levy on gambling harms

Zoe Osmund, GambleAware

GambleAware has underlined its ongoing support for the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN), set to be bolstered by the government’s commitment to impose a statutory levy on problem gambling, guaranteed by all UK licensed operators.  As the chief commissioning charity for the prevention of gambling harms, GambleAware has stated that it collaborates with all stakeholders to ensure that treatment and …

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Harris Hagan: Legal Eye…Managing the Great Expectations of the White Paper

SBC News Harris Hagan: Legal Eye…Managing the Great Expectations of the White Paper

UK Gambling faces a restless summer as the UKGC pledges to publish the first consultations of the White Paper on proposed gambling reforms. Harris Hagan examines how intended reforms will satisfy or disappoint the interests of diverse stakeholders interpreting the White Paper’s content that has become all things to everyone… ____________ As the dust settles (at least temporarily) following the …

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GambleAware showcases diverse factors in women facing gambling risks

SBC News GambleAware showcases diverse factors in women facing gambling risks

GambleAware has updated its research on “British Women and Gambling” to spotlight unique drivers and circumstances that may lead to experiencing problem gambling or heightened risks.  Commissioned by GambleAware as the UK’s grant-making charity for research, education and treatment (RET) of problem gambling, the study was conducted by IFF Research and the University of Bristol, with advice from GamCare. The …

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