Gambling with Lives
@gamblingwithlives.bsky.social
We're a charity set up by families bereaved by gambling that provides support, raises awareness of gambling disorder’s devastating effects, & advocates for change.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
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Gambling with Lives | Family and Friends Support
We are a community of families and friends bereaved by suicide directly caused or influenced by a predatory gambling industry.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
Founded by bereaved families, we understand the traumatic impact of losing someone to gambling suicide.
If you, or someone you know, has lost a loved one to gambling suicide, please get in touch.
We run a bespoke support service that is free to use.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-service/
If you, or someone you know, has lost a loved one to gambling suicide, please get in touch.
We run a bespoke support service that is free to use.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-service/
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The recent coroner’s verdict on the death of Lee Adams lists gambling disorder as a medical cause of death, further underlining the link between gambling and suicide.
My thoughts are with Lee’s family, who have shown huge courage in seeking answers.
My thoughts are with Lee’s family, who have shown huge courage in seeking answers.
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Authoritative legal news and analysis from The Times and The Sunday Times. Find coverage of court cases, legislation, the justice system and major legal issues in the UK.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The recent coroner’s verdict on the death of Lee Adams lists gambling disorder as a medical cause of death, further underlining the link between gambling and suicide.
My thoughts are with Lee’s family, who have shown huge courage in seeking answers.
My thoughts are with Lee’s family, who have shown huge courage in seeking answers.
On Friday, the coroner ruled that gambling disorder caused Lee Adams’ death.
Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him.
Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives.
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him.
Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives.
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
628 bets in 72 minutes, then Lee killed himself. No one stopped him
After an inquest into the death of Lee Adams, 36, his family is calling for greater regulation of addictive online gambling
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
On Friday, the coroner ruled that gambling disorder caused Lee Adams’ death.
Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him.
Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives.
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him.
Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives.
www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
Official figures show that 1.4 million adults are suffering “problem gambling”
Released earlier this month, the figures show gambling harm is much higher & widespread than shown by old health surveys
Read our analysis of the latest GSGB findings:
www.gamblingwithlives.org/news/gamblin...
Released earlier this month, the figures show gambling harm is much higher & widespread than shown by old health surveys
Read our analysis of the latest GSGB findings:
www.gamblingwithlives.org/news/gamblin...
Gambling with Lives | Analysis of new GSGB data
The GSGB found that 2.7% of GB adults score 8 or above on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), classifying them as suffering “problem gambling” – that is around 1.4 million people.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
October 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Official figures show that 1.4 million adults are suffering “problem gambling”
Released earlier this month, the figures show gambling harm is much higher & widespread than shown by old health surveys
Read our analysis of the latest GSGB findings:
www.gamblingwithlives.org/news/gamblin...
Released earlier this month, the figures show gambling harm is much higher & widespread than shown by old health surveys
Read our analysis of the latest GSGB findings:
www.gamblingwithlives.org/news/gamblin...
Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Gambling with Lives | Family and Friends Support
We are a community of families and friends bereaved by suicide directly caused or influenced by a predatory gambling industry.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
October 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
A reminder on #WorldMentalHealthDay that gambling harms are a mental health crisis.
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
October 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
A reminder on #WorldMentalHealthDay that gambling harms are a mental health crisis.
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed.
#WMHD2025
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CONFERENCE: I met with @sheltercharity.bsky.social, @guidedogsuk.bsky.social, @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social, and @prostateuk.bsky.social to discuss their work and the campaigns they are advocating for.
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and talk about your aims.
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and talk about your aims.
October 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
CONFERENCE: I met with @sheltercharity.bsky.social, @guidedogsuk.bsky.social, @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social, and @prostateuk.bsky.social to discuss their work and the campaigns they are advocating for.
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and talk about your aims.
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me and talk about your aims.
Gambling Survey of Great Britain published today shows 2.7% of the population suffering 'problem gambling' - 1.4 million people
Up from 2.5% last year, reflects the huge increase in online slots - products with 'problem gambling & at risk' rate of 40%
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up from 2.5% last year, reflects the huge increase in online slots - products with 'problem gambling & at risk' rate of 40%
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Landmark study shows 1.4m Britons have a gambling problem
Watchdog’s report highlights growing dangers of slot machines and in-play betting on matches
www.theguardian.com
October 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Gambling Survey of Great Britain published today shows 2.7% of the population suffering 'problem gambling' - 1.4 million people
Up from 2.5% last year, reflects the huge increase in online slots - products with 'problem gambling & at risk' rate of 40%
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up from 2.5% last year, reflects the huge increase in online slots - products with 'problem gambling & at risk' rate of 40%
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Thanks to our brilliant panellists Abtisam Mohamed MP, @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social, Ben Coleman MP, @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social, and chair Charles Ritchie
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
September 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Thanks to our brilliant panellists Abtisam Mohamed MP, @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social, Ben Coleman MP, @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social, and chair Charles Ritchie
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
“A properly conducted inquest can expose the scourge of gambling harm… and can be a really important opportunity for learning and change”
Really important point from @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social
Really important point from @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
“A properly conducted inquest can expose the scourge of gambling harm… and can be a really important opportunity for learning and change”
Really important point from @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social
Really important point from @debcoles13.bsky.social of @inquest-org.bsky.social
Families bereaved by gambling-related suicide are at this year’s Labour Party Conference.
If you’re attending, come and find us at stand E4 in the Main Exhibition Hall.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
If you’re attending, come and find us at stand E4 in the Main Exhibition Hall.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
September 28, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Families bereaved by gambling-related suicide are at this year’s Labour Party Conference.
If you’re attending, come and find us at stand E4 in the Main Exhibition Hall.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
If you’re attending, come and find us at stand E4 in the Main Exhibition Hall.
#StopGamblingSuicides
#LPC25
If you're at this year's Labour Conference, join our event on Monday at 4pm
Hosted by GwL's Charles Ritchie, we have a great panel of Abtisam Mohamed MP, Deborah Coles of @inquest-org.bsky.social, Ben Coleman MP & @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social
Book your place:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stopping-g...
Hosted by GwL's Charles Ritchie, we have a great panel of Abtisam Mohamed MP, Deborah Coles of @inquest-org.bsky.social, Ben Coleman MP & @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social
Book your place:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stopping-g...
Stopping Gambling Suicides
From GPs to MPs - how all our public services are needed to tackle this urgent health issue.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
If you're at this year's Labour Conference, join our event on Monday at 4pm
Hosted by GwL's Charles Ritchie, we have a great panel of Abtisam Mohamed MP, Deborah Coles of @inquest-org.bsky.social, Ben Coleman MP & @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social
Book your place:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stopping-g...
Hosted by GwL's Charles Ritchie, we have a great panel of Abtisam Mohamed MP, Deborah Coles of @inquest-org.bsky.social, Ben Coleman MP & @drbeccycoopermp.bsky.social
Book your place:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stopping-g...
We run the UK’s only specialist support service for people bereaved by gambling-related suicide.
Listen to more from those who use & run our service.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
Listen to more from those who use & run our service.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
Our Family Service | Gambling with Lives (long version)
YouTube video by Gambling with Lives
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September 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We run the UK’s only specialist support service for people bereaved by gambling-related suicide.
Listen to more from those who use & run our service.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
Listen to more from those who use & run our service.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
Congratulations and thank you to the Hillsborough families and the Government.
There are hundreds of gambling suicides every year – this Bill should transform investigations and learning to change regulation and public information.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
There are hundreds of gambling suicides every year – this Bill should transform investigations and learning to change regulation and public information.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Hillsborough Law to ensure truth never concealed by state again
Landmark legislation a legacy for the 97 lost at Hillsborough and a tribute to the families that have fought for change.
www.gov.uk
September 16, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Congratulations and thank you to the Hillsborough families and the Government.
There are hundreds of gambling suicides every year – this Bill should transform investigations and learning to change regulation and public information.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
There are hundreds of gambling suicides every year – this Bill should transform investigations and learning to change regulation and public information.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
When someone dies by gambling suicide, investigations can reveal what went wrong – and how to prevent future deaths.
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families
#WSPD #WSPD25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families
#WSPD #WSPD25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
Our Family Service | Gambling with Lives (long version)
YouTube video by Gambling with Lives
www.youtube.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When someone dies by gambling suicide, investigations can reveal what went wrong – and how to prevent future deaths.
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families
#WSPD #WSPD25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families
#WSPD #WSPD25
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9mc...
We help families gather evidence and ask questions when gambling is thought to have led to a suicide.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Gambling with Lives | Family and Friends Support
We are a community of families and friends bereaved by suicide directly caused or influenced by a predatory gambling industry.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
September 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
We help families gather evidence and ask questions when gambling is thought to have led to a suicide.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Worried about gambling? You are not alone
Chapter One provides confidential information and advice
www.chapter-one.org/you-are-not-...
Chapter One provides confidential information and advice
www.chapter-one.org/you-are-not-...
Chapter One | You are not alone
Gambling affects millions of people in the UK
www.chapter-one.org
August 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Worried about gambling? You are not alone
Chapter One provides confidential information and advice
www.chapter-one.org/you-are-not-...
Chapter One provides confidential information and advice
www.chapter-one.org/you-are-not-...
We are a community that hosts in-person gatherings and online forums, enabling bereaved families to connect and support one another.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
August 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We are a community that hosts in-person gatherings and online forums, enabling bereaved families to connect and support one another.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Families bereaved by gambling-related suicide are often left with questions.
We can help retrieve financial and gambling data, working with experts to understand patterns of use and escalation.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
We can help retrieve financial and gambling data, working with experts to understand patterns of use and escalation.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Gambling with Lives | Family and Friends Support
We are a community of families and friends bereaved by suicide directly caused or influenced by a predatory gambling industry.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
August 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Families bereaved by gambling-related suicide are often left with questions.
We can help retrieve financial and gambling data, working with experts to understand patterns of use and escalation.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
We can help retrieve financial and gambling data, working with experts to understand patterns of use and escalation.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Chapter One has provided training to thousands of professionals helping them understand gambling harms and how to help someone affected.
For more information visit: www.chapter-one.org/professional...
For more information visit: www.chapter-one.org/professional...
Chapter One | Training and Resources
Our information, training and tools use the best available international evidence on gambling harms and have been created with input from clinicians and people with lived experience. Chapter One is f...
www.chapter-one.org
August 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Chapter One has provided training to thousands of professionals helping them understand gambling harms and how to help someone affected.
For more information visit: www.chapter-one.org/professional...
For more information visit: www.chapter-one.org/professional...
If you've been affected by a gambling-related suicide, we are here to support you.
Learn more and get in touch: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more and get in touch: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Gambling with Lives | Family and Friends Support
We are a community of families and friends bereaved by suicide directly caused or influenced by a predatory gambling industry.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
August 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
If you've been affected by a gambling-related suicide, we are here to support you.
Learn more and get in touch: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more and get in touch: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
If you're being affected by gambling and need help, Chapter One can help you understand your options and get the support that’s best for you
www.chapter-one.org/how-and-wher...
www.chapter-one.org/how-and-wher...
Chapter One | How and where to get help
Asking for gambling help is a sign of strength – you're not alone. Find out how and where to get help here.
www.chapter-one.org
August 6, 2025 at 10:45 AM
If you're being affected by gambling and need help, Chapter One can help you understand your options and get the support that’s best for you
www.chapter-one.org/how-and-wher...
www.chapter-one.org/how-and-wher...
Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
GwL can help gather information and offer support to get answers.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
GwL can help gather information and offer support to get answers.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
August 6, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
GwL can help gather information and offer support to get answers.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
GwL can help gather information and offer support to get answers.
Find out more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
“Am I the only person this has happened to?”
The myth that gambling is a normal, safe activity can lead bereaved families to feel isolated.
At GwL, no bereaved person will feel alone.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
The myth that gambling is a normal, safe activity can lead bereaved families to feel isolated.
At GwL, no bereaved person will feel alone.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
August 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
“Am I the only person this has happened to?”
The myth that gambling is a normal, safe activity can lead bereaved families to feel isolated.
At GwL, no bereaved person will feel alone.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
The myth that gambling is a normal, safe activity can lead bereaved families to feel isolated.
At GwL, no bereaved person will feel alone.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Gambling with Lives | Family and Friends Support
We are a community of families and friends bereaved by suicide directly caused or influenced by a predatory gambling industry.
www.gamblingwithlives.org
July 31, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Every gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented.
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
Learn more: www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
“Whether you need it from day one or year five, we’ll be there”
We understand what it’s like to lose a loved one to gambling.
We’ll always be there for those bereaved families.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
We understand what it’s like to lose a loved one to gambling.
We’ll always be there for those bereaved families.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
July 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
“Whether you need it from day one or year five, we’ll be there”
We understand what it’s like to lose a loved one to gambling.
We’ll always be there for those bereaved families.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...
We understand what it’s like to lose a loved one to gambling.
We’ll always be there for those bereaved families.
www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-servi...