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Almost half of gamblers aged 18-24 say they have risked more than they could afford, according to research by GambleAware

Levy will be used to fund addiction research, prevention and treatment as part of government overhaul

New guidance said people with depression or anxiety could be at a greater risk of gambling addiction

Some 64% of those who experienced significant harm said they knew someone who gambled regularly – once a week or more – before they turned 18.

Letters: Former gambler Gerry Brett and Alexia Clifford of GambleAware on regulation of the betting industry

Paul Merson suffered with addiction for much of his professional career: now he says that a new billboard in London will ensure others don't feel as alone as he did

More than a quarter of people in the UK gamble online at least once every four weeks. And 1%–2% of UK adults demonstrate moderate-to-high risk levels of gambling-related harms.

Dr Ellie Cannon has joined people with lived experience of gambling addiction to back a new campaign to reduce stigma.

A White Paper is expected to include the introduction of a levy on operators to fund research, education and treatment for problem gamblers.

Three quarters of those who experience problems with gambling do not feel able to open up to family and friends, a survey for GambleAware suggests.

When the 2005 Gambling Act was drafted the world was very different. Twitter, Facebook and YouTube didn’t exist. Gambling was often seen as a shady activity typically conducted in smoky high-street betting shops. You certainly couldn’t use a smartphone to gamble 24/7 with a couple of clicks.