Money Box Live: Gambling Debt

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Figures given exclusively to Money Box Live show that almost two-thirds of people who called the National Gambling Helpline had gambling related debt. So what are the options and what support is available? This week Felicity Hannah speaks to those affected by gambling, either themselves or through a family member. Joining her to talk about it are Nicholas Hill from the Money and Pensions Service which is sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions and Raminta Diliso Head of Gambling Related Financial Harm at the Charity GamCare which is in part funded by the gambling industry.If you've been affected by addiction - help is available at bbc.co.uk/actionline.Presenter: Felicity Hannah
Producer: Sarah Rogers
Editor: Jess Quayle(First broadcast 3pm on Wednesday 11th September 2024)

9 Oct English United Kingdom Business

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