Problem Gamblers to Take Advantage of Multi-lingual Help

Monday, 12 March 2007

The Gordon Moody Association (GMA), a UK gambling support charity, will launch the first-ever multilingual service for problem gamblers today, 12 March 2007.
The service, which launches ahead of the UK government’s new gambling licensing laws d

The Gordon Moody Association (GMA), a UK gambling support charity, will launch the first-ever multilingual service for problem gamblers today, 12 March 2007.
The service, which launches ahead of the UK government’s new gambling licensing laws due scheduled for September of this year, will be manned by a team of advisors who will be able to translate and offer help and advice to emails in 13 different languages.
“Problem gambling is a widespread issue that unfortunately suffers from a lack of internationally-accessible support,” said Kevin Farrell-Roberts, Chief Executive of the GMA. “The launch of our multi-lingual service, brings the GMA to the forefront in providing help to cultural groups that have previously had no access to gambling support.”
As part of the campaign the GMA is calling for widespread international adoption of responsible gambling measures. Part of the initiative involves a GMA-branded “STOP!” sign, which online operators can display on their sites, inviting gamblers to visit the Gambling Therapy e-helpline.
Betfair is the first to display the STOP! sign. 'We are committed to supporting the GMA's efforts in a bid to help those who gamble irresponsibly,” said Kate Stewart, social responsibility manager at Betfair. “We hope the rest of the industry joins us in taking such steps to tackle problem gambling.'



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