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Gambling support starts here this Christmas
As the festive season approaches, we want to remind you that support is available for those facing challenges with gambling and their loved ones. For many, Christmas involves financial, social, and mental …
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Explainer: The Statutory Levy
In this blog, we’ll explain the levy and explore what it means for reducing gambling harms across England, Scotland and Wales. What is the statutory levy? The statutory levy will be a percentage of Gross …
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Managing Your Gambling at Christmas: Advice from our Helpline
Christmas can be a difficult time for people who have experienced gambling harms. Ben, one of our Helpline night managers, raises some key issues frequently discussed on the Helpline during the festive …
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Gambling harms: support for early screening professionals
With new guidelines encouraging more healthcare professionals to ask about gambling, we are shining a spotlight on our Gambling Awareness and Prevention (GAP) Programme – and explaining the benefits of …
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GamCare delivers workshops to 100,000 young people
We are proud to announce that over 100,000 young people have now attended an educational workshop on the risks associated with gambling through GamCare. We’ve also hit another significant milestone, with …
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Talk Money Week: Do One Thing to improve your financial wellbeing
From joining our weekly Money Themed Chatroom to setting up a bank gambling block, we are sharing ideas to help you ‘Do One Thing’ for Talk Money Week (6 – 10 November 2023). Talk Money Week, run by the …
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Financial Risk Checks – A Closer Look
With the Gambling Commission recently closing a consultation that included proposals for financial checks on certain players, Trustee Jill Britton gives an overview of our viewpoint on these measures. The …
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Calls for stronger player protections in land-based gambling
As the Government consulted on proposals for land-based gambling and gaming machines, our lived experience community urged that any changes must put player protections at the centre. Electronic Gaming …
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Supportive Space for Affected Others: Join our Family and Friends Chatroom
Join us on Tuesday 3rd October for the launch of our new weekly Family and Friends Chatroom. A space for family and friends affected by someone else’s gambling harm to connect, seek advice and find …
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What does streaming have to do with gambling?
With the latest news of streaming site Twitch banning streamers from promoting ‘skins’ gambling sites, we spoke to Tom, one of our Helpline Advisers. Tom, who is very familiar with the intersection of …
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