Sports Betting, Problem Gambling, And Suicide: Are Operators Doing Enough?

Bookies boosted the number of ads by as much as 50 per cent during winter lockdowns, putting vulnerable gamblers at risk, research finds

Bookies boosted the number of ads by as much as 50 per cent during winter lockdowns, putting vulnerable gamblers at risk, research finds. Tom Witherow. Daily Mail.

Britain need not be a nation of gamblers. We have to rein in this industry

Massive profits are extracted from society’s most vulnerable. But the review of the gambling act will reinforce the status quo. Dr Heather Wardle. The Guardian.

New initiative to teach Scottish pupils of the dangers of gambling

Dr Heather Wardle gave a statement on gambling harms and efforts to tackle it as a public health issue. Judith Duffy. The National.

Football’s promotion of unhealthy consumption

Euro 2020: Football’s promotion of unhealthy consumption must end. Robin Ireland and Christopher Bunn. The Conversation

Gambling: a sure bet?

Gambling: a sure bet? The global challenges facing young people. Heather Wardle. The Conversation

Problem gambling funding

UK betting firms’ move to redirect problem gambling funds raises concerns. Rob Davies. The Guardian

Problem gamblers and suicide

Problem gamblers much more likely to attempt suicide – study. Rob Davies. The Guardian.

Problem gambling fund increase

UK gambling firms’ offer to boost levy branded a bribe to ward off tougher regulation. Rob Davies. The Guardian.

New gambling tax

New gambling tax is moving up the agenda – here’s how it needs to work. Gerda Reith, Erika Langham, and Heather Wardle. The Conversation.

Mandatory tax on gambling industry

Calls for mandatory tax on gambling industry to treat addiction in UK. Rob Davies. The Guardian.

Betting advertising and the World Cup

Children ‘bombarded’ with betting adverts during World Cup. Pamela Duncan, Rob Davies, and Mark Sweney. The Guardian.

Betting company sponsorship

Back in 2018, our team published work on the intensifying relationship between football and gambling marketing. Martin Williams. The Herald.

UK gambling problem

Experts warn of £112.6bn scale of UK gambling problem. Paul MacInnes. The Guardian.

Professional sportsmen and gambling

Survey finds high number of footballers and cricketers are ‘problem gamblers’. David Conn. The Guardian.

Massachusetts casino resorts

Will gambling be good for the people of Massachusetts? The evidence suggests not. Gerda Reith. The Conversation

Bookmakers police their own advertising

Is it a good bet to allow bookmakers to police their own advertising? Gerda Reith. The Conversation