Industry
December 6, 2022
Sorrowful Mothers: “Gambling Kills” Should Appear in Ads
Kay Wadsworth, the mother of 32-year-old Kimberley who took her own life because of huge gambling debts, says that the slogan “Gambling Kills“ should be on every betting advertisement. Kay and five other bereaved mothers sent a letter to Rishi Sunak asking for more robust regulation of the gambling industry. The delivery of the letter […]
Sports
October 14, 2022
Addict Suicide Victim Families to Walk against Gambling Sponsorships
On Friday and Saturday, families, who have lost loved ones because of gambling-related suicide, and people recovering from gambling addiction, will take part in a walk to five Yorkshire stadiums as part of a campaign aiming at ending sponsorship and gambling advertising in football. The march was organized by the Big Step, a campaign that […]
Legal
July 18, 2020
ILGA Dished Hefty Penalty, RSL’s Conduct Contributed to Suicide
The Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) in New South Wales (NSW) issued a record fine to Dee Why RSL, a military veteran’s club, for its irresponsible conduct related to the suicide committed by one of its patrons in 2018. The AUD$200,000 financial sanction imposed on the facility that contributed to the death of Gary […]
