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The prevalence of gambling harms is high
2.5% of the UK adult population experience adverse consequences of gambling.
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Everyone's at risk
There's one gambling-related suicide every day. One 11-16 year old in every classroom is directly affected by gambling.
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The impact can be devastating
This includes damage to lives, communities, mental and physical health, finances, relationships, education, and jobs.
Our vision is a society that understands gambling addiction and is united in stopping the causes and harms. Our work is shaped by experts, research and lived experience.
About Chapter One
Chapter One is a partnership between two organisations dedicated to reducing the harm gambling causes to society: Gambling with Lives and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. Together, we are piloting Chapter One in Greater Manchester to learn what works best to help individuals and society prevent and treat gambling harm. Chapter One is funded by a regulatory settlement allocated by the Gambling Commission as a part of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms and is free from gambling industry influence.