Record number of people contacted gambling helpline in 2023 – figures
A record number of people sought help for gambling problems through the national helpline last year, according to new figures.
Some 52,370 people called the National Gambling Helpline in 2023 looking for information, support and counselling – a 24% rise on 2022, when there were around 42,000 calls.
The helpline, run by GamCare, saw a sharp rise in calls during the festive period – there was a 39% increase in calls
