The London Assembly has introduced an investigation to determine the impact of gambling on Londoners’ health.
It’s determining whether more people are gambling in recent years, who is most likely to suffer, and what support services are available.
It estimates that, “0.3% of the population may be engaged in harmful gambling”, and that younger people are more at risk.
Money spent on betting and gaming is predicted to increase by £58m next year in the UK, an increase of 4% compared to 2023, according to national statistics.
Londoners with knowledge or experience are asked to complete a survey by 29 November.
The London Assembly estimates that “0.3% of the population may be engaged in harmful gambling”, and that younger people are more at risk.” CREDIT: PIXABAY
‘Days of depression’
A twenty-year-old student from London, who would like to remain anonymous, gambled their entire student loan this September and lost it all.
The student told City News that they “couldn’t resist” the chance of doubling their money and is now having a “total nightmare” having to, “rely on friends to bail them out”. This has led to “days of depression”.
“You’re happy until you lose it, online gambling is unbelievably dangerous.”
On whether having a mobile phone has impacted their addiction, they said:
“Massively, there are thousands of apps and it’s what caused my addiction, you have a casino at your fingertips.”
This student has said that they haven’t sought help and don’t plan to in future.
Gamblers Anonymous told City News that there’s been “a decrease in the GA physical meetings attendance in the recent years”, suggesting that fewer people are seeking help for their gambling addictions. CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS
Where to get help
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a support group for those with gambling addictions, there are currently twenty-one GA meeting locations in London.
GA told City News that there’s been, “a decrease in the GA physical meetings attendance in the recent years”, suggesting that fewer people are seeking help for their gambling addictions.
But GA also said this could be “unrelated to the changes in the number of gambling addicts”, referencing the impact of the pandemic and an increased preference for meetings online.
If you feel affected by the themes discussed in this article you can contact:
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StandfirstTotal spend on gambling in the UK is predicted to increase by £58 million next year.
The London Assembly has introduced an investigation to determine the impact of gambling on Londoners’ health.
It’s determining whether more people are gambling in recent years, who is most likely to suffer, and what support services are available.
It estimates that, “0.3% of the population may be engaged in harmful gambling”, and that younger people are more at risk.
Money spent on betting and gaming is predicted to increase by £58m next year in the UK, an increase of 4% compared to 2023, according to national statistics.
Londoners with knowledge or experience are asked to complete a survey by 29 November.
The London Assembly estimates that “0.3% of the population may be engaged in harmful gambling”, and that younger people are more at risk.” CREDIT: PIXABAY
‘Days of depression’
A twenty-year-old student from London, who would like to remain anonymous, gambled their entire student loan this September and lost it all.
The student told City News that they “couldn’t resist” the chance of doubling their money and is now having a “total nightmare” having to, “rely on friends to bail them out”. This has led to “days of depression”.
“You’re happy until you lose it, online gambling is unbelievably dangerous.”
On whether having a mobile phone has impacted their addiction, they said:
“Massively, there are thousands of apps and it’s what caused my addiction, you have a casino at your fingertips.”
This student has said that they haven’t sought help and don’t plan to in future.
Gamblers Anonymous told City News that there’s been “a decrease in the GA physical meetings attendance in the recent years”, suggesting that fewer people are seeking help for their gambling addictions. CREDIT: ASSOCIATED PRESS
Where to get help
Gamblers Anonymous (GA) is a support group for those with gambling addictions, there are currently twenty-one GA meeting locations in London.
GA told City News that there’s been, “a decrease in the GA physical meetings attendance in the recent years”, suggesting that fewer people are seeking help for their gambling addictions.
But GA also said this could be “unrelated to the changes in the number of gambling addicts”, referencing the impact of the pandemic and an increased preference for meetings online.
If you feel affected by the themes discussed in this article you can contact:
