Gambling addicts risk losing ‘life-saving’ help due to funding overhaul, say UK charities
Gambling addicts risk losing ‘life-saving’ help due to funding overhaul, say UK charities
Specialist clinics and support groups call for government emergency support due to delays caused by new levy system
Gambling addicts are at risk of missing out on “life-saving” help unless the government provides emergency support, charities have warned, after an overhaul of funding left treatment providers facing a cash crunch.
Until this year, money for problem gambling research, education and treatment had been provided on a voluntary basis by casinos and bookmakers who contributed about 0.1% of their takings.
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