Record number of people sought help for gambling problems through national helpline last year
RECORD numbers sought help for gambling problems through the national helpline last year, figures released today show.
About 52,370 people called the National Gambling Helpline in 2023 — a 24 per cent rise compared with 2022.
The helpline saw a sharp rise in calls during the festive period in December. Calls increased by 39 per cent compared with the year before.
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