Social-Responsibility Organization, Gambling with Lives, Introduces Innovative Gambling Education Program

Developed by experts on gambling harm, academics, teachers, and people with lived experience of gambling harm, this programme aims to revolutionize the delivery of gambling awareness education to young people. It intends to address the existing lack of information and support available for this issue. The pilot phase of the scheme will take place in schools in Essex, Manchester, and Northern Ireland, with the goal of eventually implementing it nationwide. James Grimes, head of education at Gambling With Lives, emphasizes the uniqueness of this programme, which delves into the role of addictive products and predatory marketing in causing harm. By providing unbiased and evidence-based information, we can equip the youth with the knowledge to prevent addiction. However, education alone is not sufficient; we also need changes in regulation and enforcement to safeguard the public. Drawing on published research, this programme covers the fundamentals of gambling, including understanding odds and risk, while also highlighting the workings and impact of addictive products and industry marketing. This sets it apart from programmes offered by charity organizations funded by the industry.