All Gambling articles
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OpinionThe World Cup is a gift but gambling risks corrupting the joy
As England prepare to face Norway in the World Cup quarter-final, James Gordon Reid reflects on the joy, spectacle and national devotion football inspires. But with betting companies embedded in the game, he asks whether Christians can celebrate sport while resisting the darkness of gambling
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OpinionBetting on the World Cup is not harmless fun. I lost everything to gambling – until God rescued me
Research by Public Health England estimates that 246,000 adults have some form of gambling addiction. Justyn Rees Larcombe was one of them, until God answered his cry for help. As the World Cup gets underway, he warns others of the dangers of sports betting
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OpinionOur Christian campaign to regulate gambling is a ‘no-brainer’ and it’s gaining momentum
There are vested interests at play, and the gambling industry’s reach into Parliament appears highly effective, says James Mildred. Nevertheless, he's confident that just as tobacco companies were finally forced to change, so betting firms will soon face much tighter restrictions
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OpinionTwo thirds of Brits think problem gambling isn’t taken seriously enough. Why Christians need to keep campaigning
In a new YouGov survey, 66 per cent of people said the government needs to do more to tackle problem gambling. But powerful companies and huge profit margins mean change is taking too long, says James Mildred, as he explains why Christians should care about protecting the most vulnerable
