In locations across the UK, ‘The Gambling Support University Tour’ will interact with university students and staff to discuss the problem of gambling-related harm and the training and support services they offer.
In addition, participants will receive detailed information on the negative effects of gambling and will have the opportunity to discuss their personal problems and difficulties with qualified professionals.
Young Players and Players Education Trust (YGAM) will promote its Student Hub website, which offers students a variety of information, advice and support on the subject, and will provide free harm prevention training to university employees, managers of student unions and protection officers.
The importance of responsible gambling when considering gambling as a means of entertainment is very important.
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Here are some tips for gambling responsibly:
- Don’t think of gambling as a way to make money. Think of it only as a means of entertainment.
- Play with money that you know you can afford to lose.
- Set money limit and time limit
- Never chase your losses!
Worcester, Central Lancashire, Northumbria, Bournemouth, Sheffield, Lincoln and Stoke-on-Trent are just some of the universities and colleges that have already taken part in the tour.
The Scottish Gambling Education Network also visited 18 additional establishments in Scotland as part of a related initiative.
After 2,000 college students were surveyed by Censuswide for a study commissioned by GamStop and YGAM earlier this year, it was found that 80% of them had gambled and 41% agreed that gambling had a negative impact on their university experience.
Additionally, 19% of respondents acknowledged using their student loan to fund their gambling, while 35% said they used money from their student loan, overdraft, loans from friends, or payday loans.
Students spent an average of £31.52 a week on gaming, while 18% said they spent over £50 a week.
Additionally, 63% and 38% of respondents said they gambled at least once a month.
Gamstop Managing Director Fiona Palmer said: “The Gambling Support University Tour has been a great success and is an important initiative for all participating organisations.
“Gambling harm on our campuses is a rarely discussed topic, but for all students with gambling problems, self-exclusion is one of the most important tools available, giving them valuable respite while they are looking for further help.”
“The popularity of the tour so far shows us that gambling harm is clearly an issue that universities are more aware of,” added YGAM External Affairs Director Daniel Bliss.
“Universities offer support to their students on a variety of issues ranging from alcohol, drugs and debt. We believe the game should be given the same level of attention and this tour is helping to raise awareness and understanding. »
