Social Responsibility

Responsible Gambling - Need Any Help?

Gambling is an exciting form of entertainment which should be harmless fun and entertainment.

For the great majority of people who play the NYCDA Weekly Draw gambling is an enjoyable leisure pursuit. For a very small number however, there may be problems and gambling can cease to be fun.

NYCDA are committed to supporting the availability of education, research and training around our social responsibility towards protecting people from issues connected to gambling. We contribute to this via the payment of the annual statutory gambling levy through the Gambling Commission.

Gambling may be a problem for people who:

  • Continue to gamble until all their money is gone.
  • Borrow money to continue gambling.
  • Due to their gambling, neglect the welfare of themselves and their family.
  • Feel unable to take breaks when gambling for prolonged periods of time.

If you think that you may have a gambling problem, or if someone close to you is experiencing a problem, assistance and support can be obtained from GamCare, the national centre for information, advice and practical help for anyone affected by problem gambling.

More information on GamCare can be found on their website - www.gamcare.org.uk
For immediate advice or support you can contact the GamCare National Helpline on 0808 802 0133.

For more information about NYCDA's statement of principles around our social responsibility, please click here.

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