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The harm caused by gambling affects millions of people worldwide. It affects not only those who gamble, but also their partners, families and close relationships. | The harm caused by gambling affects millions of people worldwide. It affects not only those who gamble, but also their partners, families and close relationships. | ||
Experts estimate that around 2% of adults globally have a gambling disorder, while many more are at risk of, or already affected by, harmful gambling behaviours. While men are more likely to experience gambling-related harm than women, the impact of this issue is felt across all ages, backgrounds and income levels.<ref> | Experts estimate that around 2% of adults globally have a gambling disorder, while many more are at risk of, or already affected by, harmful gambling behaviours. While men are more likely to experience gambling-related harm than women, the impact of this issue is felt across all ages, backgrounds and income levels.<ref>https://fixingyounow.com/gambling-addiction-statistics/</ref> | ||
=== Gambling addiction rates by country === | === Gambling addiction rates by country === | ||
Gambling is now legal in many countries. It has become normalised through new commercial associations with sports and cultural activities, which are now widely promoted. Globally, around 5.5% of women and 11.9% of men experience some level of harm from gambling.<ref> | Gambling is now legal in many countries. It has become normalised through new commercial associations with sports and cultural activities, which are now widely promoted. Globally, around 5.5% of women and 11.9% of men experience some level of harm from gambling.<ref>https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/gambling</ref> | ||
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! Exclusion register !! Website | ! Exclusion register !! Website | ||
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| GAMSTOP || [http://www.gamstop.co.uk | | GAMSTOP || [http://www.gamstop.co.uk https://www.gamstop.co.uk/] | ||
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| MOSES || [https://self-exclusion.co.uk/ https://self-exclusion.co.uk/] | | MOSES || [https://self-exclusion.co.uk/ https://self-exclusion.co.uk/] | ||
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We have listed some of the available products. We encourage you to do your own research to find the best product for your needs. | We have listed some of the available products. We encourage you to do your own research to find the best product for your needs. | ||
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! '''Self-help tool''' !! Website | ! '''Self-help tool''' !! Website | ||
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|title = Gambling Addiction Help » Helpline for problems | |title = Gambling Addiction Help » Helpline for gambling problems | ||
|description = Struggling with gambling? Find expert support and 24/7 helpline. Access a global list of organizations like GamCare and Gambling Therapy, plus free blocking tools to take control today. | |description = Struggling with gambling? Find expert support and 24/7 helpline. Access a global list of organizations like GamCare and Gambling Therapy, plus free blocking tools to take control today. | ||
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