UK government names new Prevention Commissioner for Gambling Harms

A move towards a statutory approach to addressing gambling-related issues has been made by the UK Government with the appointment of the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities as the new Prevention Commissioner for Gambling Harms.

The appointment has been well received by GambleAware. The CEO emphasized the significance of a government-led effort to address the harm caused by gambling, which they characterize as a significant public health concern.

GambleAware took pride in its contributions to harm prevention and emphasized its longstanding support for a statutory framework.
 
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