UK - Gambling education ought to be included in the national curriculum in the UK, GamCare has said. The organisation is calling for the introduction of better education to tackle problem gambling. “One of GamCare’s core aims is to ensure that gambling remains safe for all – and this is particularly relevant for young people,” said [...]
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Calls made for gambling ‘education’ in the UK
Thursday, December 1st, 2011Drug addiction treatment urged for gamblers
Monday, November 21st, 2011AUSTRALIA - The opioid addiction therapy drug naltrexone could be used to treat problem gamblers in severe cases, according to new guidelines for doctors on how to help people whose gambling is veering out of control. The guidelines, which have been approved by the federal government’s top health and clinical advice body, suggest the issue should [...]
Chopra reveals gambling addiction has cost him up to £2m
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011UK – The Ipswich Town striker Michael Chopra has revealed he has gambled away up to £2m and played through injury to cover a debt. The former Newcastle, Cardiff and Sunderland player recently checked into the Sporting Chance Clinic to address his addiction. Skysports Video Chopra said: “Your first bet’s your worst bet. As the [...]
Stakes are high for problem gamblers
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011AUSTRALIA – People with gambling problems are unlikely to identify as having a problem or to seek help unless they have experienced serious impacts or harms, according to new research released today. Dr Tanya Davidson the Director of the Centre for Gambling Research at The Australian National University is one of the authors of two [...]
Report shows gambling link for 1 in 5 mental health presentations
Monday, October 31st, 2011AUSTRALIA - Almost one in five people presenting to a public mental health service had a gambling problem and half of those were at risk of suicide, new state government funded research has revealed. The Age.
Swedish gambling addicts ‘not getting enough help’
Monday, October 24th, 2011SWEDEN - Swedish health authorities have criticised the lack of help available in Sweden for gambling addiction, with many municipalities providing no resources at all to deal with the problem. At least 50 municipalities provide no treatment at all for compulsive gamblers according to Sweden’s National Institute for Public Health. The Local.
Barbed haven for the lonely immigrant
Monday, October 17th, 2011NEW ZEALAND - Loneliness, depression and a sense of isolation are contributing to gambling problems among Asian immigrants. People from East Asia and the Indian subcontinent comprise the fastest-growing ethnic group in New Zealand. ”Asian cities like Hong Kong are very busy, but in cities like Christchurch, the streets are pretty much empty after four or five [...]
GamCare secures three-year funding deal to run gambling helpline
Thursday, October 13th, 2011UK - Gambling support charity GamCare has secured new funding from the gambling industry to run a national helpline and provide treatment services for gamblers and others affected by the problem. After nearly two years of uncertainty about its future, GamCare has finally signed a funding deal with the Great Foundation, the body that fundraises from [...]
Gambling in Korea
Sunday, October 9th, 2011ASIA – About 3.5 million Koreans, 9.5 percent of the population, are reportedly categorized as potential gambling addicts. About 800,000 habitual gamblers need immediate psychiatric treatment. Korea is three to five times higher than Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom in the number of gambling addicts. Korea Times.
Trump casino offers $25,000 plastic surgery prize
Sunday, October 2nd, 2011US - The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort plans to give $25,000 worth of plastic surgery to a winner from a player’s card contest. The lucky one can mix and match surgeries including breast enhancements, tummy tucks, liposuction and face lifts until the total hits $25,000. But a medical professional worries the promotion could set a [...]
