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Calling a Gambling Helpline: What to Expect When You Reach Out
Calling a Gambling Helpline: What to Expect When You Reach Out For many people, the hardest part of recovery is
Casino Games and Poker: Roulette, Blackjack and the Risks of the Table
Casino Games and Poker: Roulette, Blackjack and the Risks of the Table Casino gambling covers a wide range of games,
Myths About Winning Systems, Hot Streaks and “Due” Results
Myths About Winning Systems, Hot Streaks and “Due” Results Walk into any betting shop or browse any gambling forum and
Loss Aversion and Chasing: Why Losses Hurt More Than Wins Feel Good
Loss Aversion and Chasing: Why Losses Hurt More Than Wins Feel Good Anyone who has lost money gambling knows the
Financial Red Flags: What Gambling Does to Bank Statements
Financial Red Flags: What Gambling Does to Bank Statements Money is often where gambling harm becomes visible first, but it
Blocking Software and Digital Tools for Reducing Gambling Exposure
Blocking Software and Digital Tools for Reducing Gambling Exposure Self-exclusion schemes such as GamStop are among the most effective tools
Looking After Yourself When Someone You Love Gambles
Looking After Yourself When Someone You Love Gambles When a partner, parent, child or close friend has a gambling problem,
NHS Gambling Clinics and How to Get Referred
NHS Gambling Clinics and How to Get Referred For many years, support for gambling addiction in the UK came mainly
Gambling and Under-18s: What Parents and Carers Should Know
Gambling and Under-18s: What Parents and Carers Should Know Most forms of gambling in Great Britain are legally restricted to
Myths About Online Gambling: Separating Safety From Perception
Myths About Online Gambling: Separating Safety From Perception Online gambling has become a normal part of life in the UK,
The Illusion of Control: Why We Think We Can Beat Chance
The Illusion of Control: Why We Think We Can Beat Chance Most people know, intellectually, that a roulette wheel or
The Physical and Emotional Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction
The Physical and Emotional Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction When people think about the signs of gambling addiction, they usually
University Students and Gambling: Why Young Adults Are Vulnerable
University Students and Gambling: Why Young Adults Are Vulnerable University life brings together several factors that, combined, create meaningful gambling
Women and Gambling Addiction: A Growing but Hidden Issue
Women and Gambling Addiction: A Growing but Hidden Issue Gambling addiction has historically been framed — in research, media, and
The Role of Gambling Advertising in Fuelling Addiction
The Role of Gambling Advertising in Fuelling Addiction Gambling advertising is now a constant presence in UK life — on
Gambling Addiction and Older Adults: An Overlooked Risk Group
Gambling Addiction and Older Adults: An Overlooked Risk Group When people picture gambling addiction, they often imagine younger adults. But
Understanding “Near Misses” and the Psychology of Almost Winning
Understanding “Near Misses” and the Psychology of Almost Winning One counterintuitive finding in gambling research concerns near misses. These outcomes
Setting Healthy Boundaries: What Responsible Gambling Really Means
Setting Healthy Boundaries: What Responsible Gambling Really Means People often use the term “responsible gambling”, but it’s worth defining what
Gambling Addiction in the Workplace: Signs Employers Should Know
Gambling Addiction in the Workplace: Signs Employers Should Know Gambling addiction doesn’t stay confined to personal life — it frequently
The Link Between Gambling and Depression
The Link Between Gambling and Depression Depression often accompanies gambling addiction, and understanding the connection can help explain why recovery
High-Risk Periods: Major Sporting Events and Gambling Triggers
High-Risk Periods: Major Sporting Events and Gambling Triggers Certain times of year bring sharp increases in gambling activity and advertising.
Loot Boxes and Gaming: A Gateway to Gambling for Young People?
Loot Boxes and Gaming: A Gateway to Gambling for Young People? Loot boxes — in-game purchases that offer a randomised
The Link Between Gambling and Anxiety
The Link Between Gambling and Anxiety Anxiety and gambling addiction often occur together. The relationship works both ways. Anxiety can
Building a Relapse Prevention Plan
Building a Relapse Prevention Plan Relapse is a common part of many addiction recovery journeys, including gambling addiction — and
The Impact of Gambling Addiction on Children and Families
The Impact of Gambling Addiction on Children and Families Gambling addiction rarely affects only the person gambling. Children and family
Life After Gambling Addiction: Steps Towards Financial Recovery
Life After Gambling Addiction: Steps Towards Financial Recovery Stopping gambling is a critical milestone, but for many people, the financial
Slot Machines and Fruit Machines: Why They’re So Addictive
Slot Machines and Fruit Machines: Why They’re So Addictive Slot machines — whether physical fruit machines or online slots —
How Gambling Addiction Affects Mental Health
How Gambling Addiction Affects Mental Health Gambling addiction and mental health often affect each other in a cycle. People may
Understanding Pathological Gambling as a Recognised Disorder
Understanding Pathological Gambling as a Recognised Disorder “Pathological gambling,” now more commonly called gambling disorder, is a formally recognised behavioural
Self-Exclusion Schemes Explained: GamStop and Beyond
Self-Exclusion Schemes Explained: GamStop and Beyond Self-exclusion is one of the most practical, evidence-based tools for people who want to