Thanks to all who made yesterday's William Ramsay Cup, held in memory of Jack Ritchie, such a success. Congrats to the winners, Headingley AFC, who wear the GwL logo in memory of former player Lewis Keogh, who also died by gambling suicide. Still time to donate: www.gofundme.com/f/william-ra...

Just 1 week left! Throughout July, Daryn has been adding 1km to his run every day in support of Gambling with Lives. Today he's taking on 24km (if he hasn't already!) & by 31 July he'll have run a total of 496km. If you can, please support him: www.justgiving.com/page/daryn-p...

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Help Daryn Phillips raise money to support Gambling with Lives

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The latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain report published today found 2.4% (1.25million) of GB adults suffering “problem gambling” – statistically the same as last year. www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/statistics-a...

Gambling Survey for Great Britain (Annual Report 2025): Official statistics

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“Every death must be investigated.” A powerful message from @charles-gwl.bsky.social speaking to Dan Walker on Channel 5 News yesterday. Routine recognition of gambling suicides, means learning and prevention of future deaths.

“It’s not insurmountable debt. That’s not the reason people take their lives… it’s the lack of hope” Thank you to Gareth's sister, Susannah, and dad, Tony, for speaking with courage and clarity to let other families know that gambling can lead to suicide.

A central point from Charles Ritchie on Good Morning Britain today. The source of gambling harm is addictive gambling and predatory marketing – not the people who are harmed.

The message from this inquest is gambling can kill. Gareth's family fought for four years for a Coroner to recognise that gambling was the medical cause of his death. www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

Gambling addiction played major part in man’s death, coroner rules

A lack of intervention by William Hill also contributed to Gareth Evans’s death, who was visiting the company’s betting shops up to five times a day

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“The coroner saw it, which was wonderful.” A key point from Gareth’s mum, Rosie, on Good Morning Britain this morning.

On Friday, a coroner concluded that gambling disorder played a major part in Gareth Evans' death, & that a lack of intervention by the gambling company he gambled with also contributed.

“Gambling is designed to be addictive – If you are struggling to stop that is why. The problem is that messaging isn’t getting through enough – that’s what Chapter One aims to do.” An important point from Chapter One‘s James Grimes at our #LGAConf26 fringe event this morning

Thank you to Sarah Doran, Deputy Director of Public Health at Manchester City Council, for sharing Manchester's leadership on gambling-related harm. By putting lived experience at the heart of its public health response, Manchester is showing what's possible.

Great to meet Cllr Andy Graham, Leader of the West Oxfordshire District Council, at #LGAConf26 today. We had a valuable discussion about raising awareness of gambling-related harm as a public health issue, & the importance of recognising that it can affect anyone.

Thank you Cllr Lynn Denham for your time at #LGAConf26 this morning. We had a valuable discussion about the role prevention, education & public awareness can play alongside wider public health & partnership approaches to reducing gambling-related harm & preventing suicide.

We are grateful to Cllr Wayne Major of Erewash Borough Council for taking the time to meet with us at #LGAConf26 today. We had a valuable conversation about the importance of listening to bereaved families & ensuring lived experience informs local prevention & support.

It was a pleasure to meet Jackie King, Chief Executive of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council, at #LGAConf26 this morning to discuss preventing gambling-related suicide & the important role local government can play in protecting communities.

Thank you to Cllr Annie-May O'Neill of Essex County Council for taking the time to listen to the experiences of bereaved families at #LGAConf26 today. Conversations like these help build the local leadership needed to prevent gambling-related harm.

Really positive to meet Cllr Chahal, Leader of Slough Borough Council, at #LGAConf26 today. We discussed the urgent need for local communities to have more say over the licensing of gambling premises in their areas.

Thank you Cllr Caroline Topping, Leader of East Suffolk Council, for taking the time to speak with bereaved families at #LGAConf26 today. We appreciated your support in understanding the severe impact of gambling harms.

We’re at the #LGAConf26! If you're at conference this week, come & say hello at stand P14a to discuss how local leadership can help prevent gambling-related suicide & harm.  National policy sets the direction. Local action saves lives.

If you’re at the #LGA26Conf this week, join our fringe event at 8am on Thursday 9 July at the Purbeck Bar.

Gambling harm is a public health issue – and local authorities have an important role to play in prevention. This important @local.gov.uk article highlights an innovative approach centred on lived experience. www.local.gov.uk/if-only-we-k...

“If only we knew” – a pioneering approach tackling gambling-related harms through a lived experience and public health partnership

In this blog, Professor Matthew Ashton, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health and James Grimes, Chapter One Director at Gambling with Lives highlight how gambling-related harms can be tackled innovati...

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“There is solid evidence of the gambling product characteristics that are used to create the most addictive forms of gambling. "These products behave in exactly the way they are intended to, & anyone can be addicted”

“The reality is gambling harm is not about personal failure.” A key point from GwL’s James Grimes, speaking at the World Health Assembly this week. Gambling harm is a public health issue – and can impact anyone.

Today, we co-convened & spoke at a side event of the 79th World Health Assembly on gambling and public health. Thank you to colleagues from Brazil, Portugal, the US, UNICEF, WHO & partners across the global health community for the opportunity to contribute.

On Sunday, Freddie is running the Hackney Half in memory of his cousin, Jack Ritchie, & to raise awareness & funds for GwL. Every donation will help support families bereaved by gambling-related suicide. If you’re able to, please support Freddie: www.justgiving.com/page/gwlhack...

Today’s @thismorningitv.bsky.social featured Ellen Mulvey’s courageous sister & partner speaking about her life and how gambling led to her death.

We can support people in talking with children, friends, or workplaces about gambling-related suicide bereavement. To get in touch visit: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...

Gambling with Lives | Family and Friends Support Service

Gambling with Lives supports families and friends bereaved by a suicide directly caused or influenced by gambling.

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On Sunday, Jon takes on the London Marathon in support of GwL. All funds raised will go toward supporting bereaved families. Our sincere thanks to Jon for taking on this challenge. If you’re able to, please support him and help spread the word: www.justgiving.com/page/jon-dye...

Chapter One provides information and support for everyone affected by gambling. If you or someone you know needs help, @chapter-one.bsky.social has advice from people who have been there and can connect you to specialist support and treatment. www.chapter-one.org