Families bereaved by gambling suicide thank both the PM Sir Keir Starmer for promising investigation of the link between gambling and suicide, and Ed Davey for raising the issue at PMQs today
Gambling with Lives
Non-profit Organizations
Gambling with Lives is a charity that was set up by families and friends bereaved by gambling-related suicide.
About us
We are a community of families bereaved by gambling-related suicide that raises awareness of the devastating effects of gambling disorder & campaigns for change The deaths of our loved ones were very sudden – “out of the blue” with no warning. They were not the result of massive gambling debts, rather what gambling had done to their hearts and their heads. We’re starting to get evidence from neuroscience that gambling on electronic machines affects mental health and even creates suicidal thoughts. Our children had all struggled with their gambling addiction for years, often being clear for many months at a time … but always dragged back in by an industry offering “free bets” and other give-aways. They all felt that they could never break free. No one knows exactly how many deaths there are related to gambling each year; research indicates that there may be between 250 and 650 gambling-related suicides every year in the UK … a minimum of one every working day. Gambling with Lives aims to: • Support families who have been bereaved by gambling related suicides • Raise awareness amongst gamblers, their families and friends, and health professionals of the dangerous effects of gambling on mental health, and the high suicide risk In support of these aims, we will also seek to: • Reduce gambling-related harm by supporting better regulation of gambling products which lead to an increased risk of gambling addiction and adverse effects on health • Promote the treatment of gambling as a health issue which requires improved access to health services integrated with the NHS, and access to support for families and friends • Give a voice to families and friends bereaved by gambling and bring the health issues surrounding gambling to the attention of policy makers and bodies responsible for regulating the gambling industry
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http://www.gamblingwithlives.org
External link for Gambling with Lives
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Sheffield
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Gambling reform, Mental health, Campaigning, and Mental health
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Sheffield, GB
Employees at Gambling with Lives
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David Campbell
Trustee/Treasurer at Gambling with Lives
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Tom Fleming
Public Affairs and Communications Manager at Gambling with Lives
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Emily Beck
Community & Events Manager - Gambling with Lives and The Big Step
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Stephanie Pavie
A collaborative, compassionate and resourceful senior leader - passionate about bringing out the best in others - delivering impact and making a…
Updates
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Positive to see the Department of Health and Social Care focus on the health harms caused by gambling in the new Men's Health Strategy. Gambling poses a high suicide risk – preventative, public health action will save lives. https://lnkd.in/eguTMnxd
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When someone dies by gambling suicide, it raises many questions for their family. At GwL, we can help gather information and offer support to get answers. https://lnkd.in/epE7ekzC
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On Friday, the coroner ruled that gambling disorder caused Lee Adams’ death. Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him. Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives. https://lnkd.in/eCRhbf9g
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On Friday, the coroner ruled that gambling disorder caused Lee Adams’ death. Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him. Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives. https://lnkd.in/eCRhbf9g
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Official figures show that 1.4 million adults are suffering “problem gambling” Released earlier this month, the figures show gambling harm is much higher & widespread than shown by old health surveys Read our analysis of the latest GSGB findings: https://lnkd.in/e_CcGd59
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Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epE7ekzC
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A reminder on #WorldMentalHealthDay that gambling harms are a mental health crisis. 2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed. #WMHD2025
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