UK-based charity GambleAware launched two new programs aimed at helping victims of gambling addiction and providing support to vulnerable communities affected by the cost-of-living crisis. GambleAware has a framework agreement with the United Kingdom Gambling Commission and is responsible for the regulator’s National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms. The charity is funded primarily via voluntary […]
GambleAware, a charity that commissions research, prevention and treatment services for problem gamblers, has unveiled a new advertising campaign in New South Wales. The latter promotes harm reduction by highlighting the negative impact of unrestrained gambling. Be Aware, Be GambleAware According to research, every tenth gambler in New South Wales is at risk of gambling […]
Research on online gambling behavior in Great Britain commissioned by GambleAware found out that slot gaming is more likely to cause problem gambling than sports betting and is heavily skewed towards the most deprived areas. Insight into Online Gambling Landscape Carried out by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) in collaboration with Professor David […]
A recent gambling study shows that gambling losses in the United Kingdom tend to be very high in less well-off areas. Commissioned by GambleAware, the concerning data shows that almost half a million Brits lose thousands a year. Gamblers Lose Thousands a Year According to the research, about 420,000 gamblers in Britain lose $2,500 a […]
GambleAware, a UK-based charity focusing on tackling problem gambling, is actively pursuing a course that will clean up the industry from harm and enable consumers to enjoy better gambling experiences. This cannot be achieved without the input from industry stakeholders and ordinary people, and the latest Lived Experience Council is a new attempt by the […]
In the context of gambling addiction numbers going back to the alarming levels prior to the pandemic, the University of Bristol has opened a Gambling Harms Research Center (GHRC). The center’s main goal is to provide further help to the 1.4 million addicts while exploring additional layers of harmful gambling on the general public. The […]
GambleAware is confident that more needs to be done in terms of contributions to help the organization address problem gambling. As the issue proves particularly sensitive in light of a looming regulatory review of the industry, the not-for-profit calls for more contributions as it reports an estimated £34.7 million ($42.9 million) received by industry stakeholders […]
GambleAware, a UK-based independent charity that provides prevention and treatment services throughout England, Scotland, and Wales, has demanded the British government introduce a mandatory levy of one percent on gross gambling yield (GGY) in order to fund research, education, and treatment of problem gambling. According to the charity organization, the risk of people who experience […]
Scotland proved to be a success. The gambling education program also referred to as the Gambling Education Hub, sought to reduce gambling harm and raise awareness. Building on the Success of Gambling Awareness Programs Considering the success of the pilot program, GambleAware announced today that it will further invest in gambling education. In fact, the […]
Independent UK charity commissioning gambling prevention and treatment services GambleAware alerted the public that an estimated 1.4 million people suffer from harms related to gambling as gambling levels returned to pre-pandemic levels. Gambling Harm Still Misunderstood GambleAware is ringing the alarm as it launches a campaign to raise public awareness of the treatment and support […]
