GambleAware’s closure marks the end of the UK’s charity-led model for gambling harm support, with responsibility shifting to government-backed commissioners under the new statutory levy system. GambleAware Heads for the Exit GambleAware has confirmed it will close by 31 March 2026, ending its role as a central commissioner of gambling harm research, prevention and treatment […]
Gambling Harm
Meta’s Double Standard: Why Gambling Harm Ads Face More Scrutiny Than Gambling Promotions
A new report by the Open Rights Group (ORG) has criticised Meta for placing tougher restrictions on adverts warning about gambling harm than those promoting gambling products. The UK-based digital rights group highlights what it calls a troubling imbalance in Facebook and Instagram’s ad transparency policies. More Rules for Warnings Than for Gambling Itself According […]
