GambleAware has commissioned yet another body of problem gambling-related research, exploring whether some gambling products and environments have the potential to cause more harm than others.

Writing in a recent publication of Parliament’s The House, Tory peer Lord Chadlington called for the introduction of a statutory levy on the UK gambling industry to fund treatment of problem gamblers.

GambleAware has welcomed the UKGC focus on protecting children, but reiterated its concern that 12% of 11 to 15-year-olds are involved in regular gambling.

GambleAware has asked the Lotteries Council for a contribution that reflects the nature of its membership, after noting the low contribution of some of its 375 members to an annual donation of just £1,800.