The introduction of the first legally mandated levy will be instrumental in supporting research, raising awareness, and reducing the stigma around gambling-related harm.
Gambling harm can ruin people's finances, relationships, and ultimately, lives. We are absolutely committed to implementing strengthened measures for those at risk.
The tone of this announcement suggests the government is at risk of losing perspective of these facts, while simply dancing to the tune of anti-gambling prohibitionists.
The vast majority of people gamble safely, including on the National Lottery, with only 0.4% of the population reporting a gambling problem according to a 2021 NHS survey.
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