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MPs launch investigation into regulation of gamblingThe Digital, Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) select committee has launched an inquiry into the government’s approach to the regulation of gambling, following warnings that “more needs to be done to protect…
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New lessons on gambling and gaming dangers published in Northern IrelandSchools in Northern Ireland are being urged to makes use of new lessons on gambling and gaming awareness for 11 to 14-year-old children.
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People who bet on sports are more likely to develop a problem, study suggestsA study showing people who bet on sports are more likely to succumb to problem gambling underlines the need for UK Government action.
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Gambling onslaught on football must endCARE has demanded action to curb an onslaught of gambling advertising in football after a series of media reports highlighted abuses by the betting industry.
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Medical schools need more training on problem gambling, experts sayExperts have called for training on gambling in medical schools amid a surge of health issues resulting from gambling addiction.
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Betting bosses rake in £100 millionBosses at the biggest gambling countries in Britain have been paid a staggering £100 million over the last seven years, despite seriously failing customers.
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Next Prime Minister must honour gambling reform plan - CARE
CARE has urged the next Prime Minister to honour a pledge to reform Britain's gambling laws as betting industry lobbying intensifies.
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10 gambling-related suicides probedThe Gambling Commission is investigating ten suicides with potential links to the betting industry, a leaked letter suggests.
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Public health approach to gambling urged
The Lancet has recommended a public health approach to gambling regulation in the UK, as campaigned for by CARE.
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Clubs urged to ditch gambling sponsors
A group of ex-gambling addicts and family members of people who died as a result of gambling-related suicide are urging football clubs across the UK to end gambling sponsorship.
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