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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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Online Slots: How A Maximum Stake Will Help Safeguard People
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
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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Way Forward: Virtual Support Group for Women
Way Forward is our support group for all women affected by someone else’s gambling harm. Our Way Forward groups aim to provide a safe, supportive and confidential space for women to share their …
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Q&A with Mike Kenward
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
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
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
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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Everything You Need to Know About Bank Gambling Blocks
We’ve put together a guide on everything you need to know about bank gambling blocks to help you understand the tool. Bank gambling blocks are an effective tool to be used as part of recovery, particularly …
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When the money stops… should you have been lent so much?
With the rising cost of living, more people are struggling financially. For some, these pressures are amplified by gambling-related financial harm, which can increase the risks of unmanageable debts. Debt …
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