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UK’s GamStop Fights Escalating Global Gambling Addiction Crisis

4/14/2025

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Gambling addiction is an escalating health crisis, impacting 1.2% to 6% of people worldwide. In response, the UK’s GamStop program, initiated in 2018, seeks to shield compulsive gamblers by limiting their access to online betting platforms. Experts stress the importance of holistic treatment that tackles both gambling and substance abuse for effective recovery.

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Story summary

Gambling addiction is an escalating health crisis, impacting 1.2% to 6% of people worldwide. In response, the UK’s GamStop program, initiated in 2018, seeks to shield compulsive gamblers by limiting their access to online betting platforms. Experts stress the importance of holistic treatment that tackles both gambling and substance abuse for effective recovery.