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Financial Risk Checks – A Closer Look
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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
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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
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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?
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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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Online Slots: How A Maximum Stake Will Help Safeguard People
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Over the past five years we have increasingly been hearing from people on the National Gambling Helpline, and through the National Gambling Support Network, citing online slots as a difficulty for them. …
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Awareness Raising: Challenging How We Educate
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Shirley, Programme Manager for English Gambling Education Hub (EGEH) talks us through their latest event around awareness raising. The EGEH continued its work in their second event back in June, focused on …
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Q&A with Mike Kenward
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Mike Kenward, Director of Development, gives an in-depth Q&A with Claire Nugent, Head of HR focused on our on-going recruitment. As GamCare continues to grow, we wanted to give a bit more insight into …
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Worried about your debts? Find out your options through free debt advice
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We regularly encounter people who have experienced gambling-related harm, leading to overwhelming debt. The fear of being unable to pay bills and falling behind on repayments can be incredibly stressful …
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What to Expect When You Contact our Helpline
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Reaching out for help is a huge step and we understand it can feel overwhelming. We’re here to remove the fear of the unknown with a guide of what to expect when you get in touch with our National Gambling …
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Collaboration: The key to success
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The English Gambling Education Hub aims to prevent gambling harms in young people through collaboration. The English Gambling Education Hub, funded by GambleAware, is a new England-wide initiative to bring …
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