Recent Development
In 2019, Spain’s gambling regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego DGOJ has officially classified problem gambling as a mental disorder. Hence, gambling addiction should receive treatments from both social and medical professions.
It the UK, there are many organisations and charities that are dedicated to preventing and fight gambling additions. They have the expertise and communities with the right resources to best tackle issues related to problem gambling. Problem gamblers are advised to get in touch and obtain help from these organisations. Below are some of the UK’s leading organisations for problem gamblers:
NHS
BeGambleAware
GamCare
GAMSTOP
Gordon Moody Association
Gamblers Anonymous UK
National Problem Gambling Clinic
YGAM – Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust
You are likely to see the links to these organisations featured on the responsible gaming page of most sports betting sites, online casinos. They are not just there to make betting companies look good, but they are there to remind people that help are available, use them, it is never too late.
Since Janurary 2020, gambling companies in the UK must provide a certain percentage of their revenue to problem-gambling charities as a part of their licensing terms and conditions. The three charities approved by UKGC to receive this funding are GambleAware, GamCare, and Young Gamers & Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM).
