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🔔 Pennsylvania is kicking off National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, spotlighting the rising concern as the state's gambling revenue hit $5.7B in 2023... With call volumes tripling since 2019, the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania stresses the urgent need for support. The state is offering 24-hour support lines, responsible gaming tools, and educational events. Spread the word about #problemgambling resources and help address and mitigate #gamblingaddiction impacts. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJAZWnqx #gamblingharm #MarchMadness #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗽𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄! The Gambling Authority is committed to empowering the public with vital information about responsible gambling. Central to this mission is the need to ensure a safe and enjoyable gambling environment for everyone. It is crucial to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with gambling and provide resources for individuals seeking help. A key initiative in this effort is the introduction of self-help portals that offer valuable information and support for those struggling with gambling addiction. Visitors at the Moshupa District Council Show are encouraged to visit the Gambling Authority's stall to learn more about responsible gambling and upcoming licenses. Additionally, individuals can access the Responsible Gambling Self-help Portal at https://lnkd.in/dPYdsUWs or dial *228# for USSD access. For more comprehensive information on responsible gambling, visit the Gambling Authority’s website at gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672. "A Diversified, Compliant and Safe Gambling Industry" #GamblingAuthority #gambling #LimitedPayOutMachines #MindsetChange #MotshamekooPhepa

The Gambling Authority is committed to empowering the public with vital information about responsible gambling. Central to this mission is the need to ensure a safe and enjoyable gambling environment for everyone. It is crucial to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with gambling and provide resources for individuals seeking help. A key initiative in this effort is the introduction of self-help portals that offer valuable information and support for those struggling with gambling addiction. Visitors at the Second International Ombud Expo Gaborone 2024 are encouraged to visit the Gambling Authority's stall 73 to learn more about responsible gambling and upcoming licenses. Additionally, individuals can access the Responsible Gambling Self-help Portal at https://lnkd.in/dPYdsUWs or dial *228# for USSD access. For more comprehensive information on responsible gambling, visit the Gambling Authority’s website at gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672. "A Diversified, Compliant and Safe Gambling Industry" #GamblingAuthority #gambling #LimitedPayOutMachines #MindsetChange #MotshamekooPhepa

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 - 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗞𝗢 𝗢 𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 | 𝗚𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘 The Gambling Authority is committed to empowering the public with vital information about responsible gambling. Central to this mission is the need to ensure a safe and enjoyable gambling environment for everyone. It is crucial to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with gambling and provide resources for individuals seeking help. A key initiative in this effort is the introduction of self-help portals that offer valuable information and support for those struggling with gambling addiction. Today we will be at the Gaborone Bus Rank from 1400HRS-1800HRS raising awareness about responsible gambling and upcoming licenses. Additionally, individuals can access the Responsible Gambling Self-help Portal at https://lnkd.in/dPYdsUWs or dial *228# for USSD access. For more comprehensive information on responsible gambling, visit the Gambling Authority’s website at gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672. "A Diversified, Compliant and Safe Gambling Industry" #GamblingAuthority #gambling #LimitedPayOutMachines #MindsetChange #MotshamekooPhepa

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 - 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗞𝗢 𝗢 𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 | 𝗕𝗢𝗞𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗦 The Gambling Authority is committed to empowering the public with vital information about responsible gambling. Central to this mission is the need to ensure a safe and enjoyable gambling environment for everyone. It is crucial to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with gambling and provide resources for individuals seeking help. A key initiative in this effort is the introduction of self-help portals that offer valuable information and support for those struggling with gambling addiction. Today we will be at the Bokspits Kgotla from 1000HRS-1800HRS raising awareness about responsible gambling and upcoming licenses. Additionally, individuals can access the Responsible Gambling Self-help Portal at https://lnkd.in/dPYdsUWs or dial *228# for USSD access. For more comprehensive information on responsible gambling, visit the Gambling Authority’s website at gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672. "A Diversified, Compliant and Safe Gambling Industry" #GamblingAuthority #gambling #LimitedPayOutMachines #MindsetChange #MotshamekooPhepa

📈 52,370 people called the National Gambling Helpline in 2023 which was a 24% rise from 2022. ⛔ The government are still in the process of updating the existing Gambling Act which means regulations around gambling are not currently aligned with what was proposed in the White Paper they published last year. In simple terms, thousands of people are still suffering harm from addictive products that lack sufficient regulation. 💡 There is also a sound argument that the rise in people reaching out for help and support is attributed to the greater awareness of the treatment options that are available. 🗣 Organisations in the harm prevention sector work tirelessly to ensure our society have the education and tools to seek support if they need it. https://lnkd.in/eZ8Hz__d

The National Gambling Helpline, operated by GamCare and funded by GambleAware is an outstanding and long established support tool. Often supporting people at their very lowest. People broken by their addiction. I can't imagine for one second, why any support and prevention organisation would dissuade its service users from accessing the National Gambling Helpline. However, this is the case on a Greater Manchester Combined Authority website in partnership with Gambling with Lives, and funded by regulatory settlement. Whilst it is encouraging to see a referral pathway, a caveat aimed to cast doubt over a service that has saved thousands upon thousands of lives is offensive, unwelcome and should not be tolerated. Regulatory settlement should not be designed to attack services. I'm not being disingenuous here, this could be the difference between somebody in their darkest hour obtaining help, and thinking the world is against them. Have the convocation, but don't weopanise and stigmatise service to the service user, it is beyond repulsive. The biggest irony about the caveat is it is funded by regulatory settlement, funds from the gambling industry. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Gambling Commission need to address this sort of behaviour urgently.

Gambling and financial harm go hand in hand which is why the Better with Money team underwent training with GamCare to fully understand the implications of gambling on financial wellbeing. There are a number of upcoming sporting events, such as the Olympics and the EUFA cup that might contribute to increased gambling. So it's worth highlighting Gamcare's National Gambling Support Network for anyone who might be seeking support during this time: https://lnkd.in/dq_7Mgaw #BetterWithMoney #FinancialEducation #Debt #Gambling #Addiction

“There is no need to jump to dramatic conclusions" Today, we sat down with Eric Konings, Director of the NOGA | Netherlands Online Gambling Association, to dive into some hot topics. 🔥 We discussed responsible gambling, the rise of illegal markets, and what's truly driving addiction and it's not just black market operators causing concerns. ⚠️ Eric shares his pragmatic take on the industry, and trust me—you’ll want to hear what he thinks about the “ridiculously easy” access to offshore gambling sites. Curious? 👀 Read the full interview here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSMzC-4W #Netherlands #ResponsibleGambling #iGaming #GamblingIndustry