Gambling Addiction: NI’s Hidden Crisis

Northern Ireland has one of the highest rates of gambling harm in the UK, yet Stormont has been slow to act. In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann sits down with Philip McGuigan MLA, Chair of the All-Party Group on Reducing Gambling Harm, plus, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan discuss:The personal impact of gambling addiction on individuals and familiesWhy Northern Ireland lacks support services compared to England, Scotland, and the Republic of IrelandThe urgent need for updated legislation and an independent gambling regulatorHow online gambling complicates regulation and enforcementPotential solutions, including a gambling levy to fund treatment, prevention, and education🎯 If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling harm, seek help:GamStop: https://www.gamstop.co.ukDunlewey: Support for gambling addiction counselling in Northern IrelandSubscribe for more in-depth political analysis: Stormont Sources YouTube ChannelFollow us on X, Instagram & TikTok for clips and updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.