We're a charity set up by families bereaved by gambling that provides support, raises awareness of gambling disorder’s devastating effects, & advocates for change. www.gamblingwithlives.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mkmm7jnxhs24We can support people in talking with children, friends, or workplaces about gambling-related suicide bereavement. To get in touch visit: https://www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-service/29 Apr 2026 07:46 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmm7jnxhs24https://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mkaprdu5ds2mOn Sunday, Jon takes on the London Marathon in support of GwL. All funds raised will go toward supporting bereaved families. Our sincere thanks to Jon for taking on this challenge. If you’re able to, please support him and help spread the word: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jon-dyer-224 Apr 2026 14:17 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaprdu5ds2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mjjkpkgq2s2aChapter One provides information and support for everyone affected by gambling. If you or someone you know needs help, @chapter-one.bsky.social has advice from people who have been there and can connect you to specialist support and treatment. www.chapter-one.org15 Apr 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjkpkgq2s2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3miiv6jfe4k2pThe coroner in Lee Adams’ inquest recorded ‘gambling disorder’ as a medical cause of death. Also, GPs should ask patients about gambling, like smoking and alcohol, as recommended in the NICE Treatment guidelines. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcare/article/ask-patients-about-gambling-like-drinking-and-smoking-gps-urged-56f3tv8px02 Apr 2026 09:25 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3miiv6jfe4k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mhvaf3767c22From fun runs and 5Ks to half marathons and bungee jumps, we have charity spaces available for events this year. Your support can make a real difference to bereaved families in 2026. Find out more: https://runforcharity.com/charity/gambling-with-lives25 Mar 2026 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvaf3767c22https://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mhdunuw4uc2yA “small victory” – but an important one. A gambling venue has been refused permission to extend its opening hours, with harms to residents recognised. Preventing gambling harm requires stronger regulation of products, environments, and industry practices. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ykyqx3vezo18 Mar 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdunuw4uc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3me74wbfibk25Profits from online slots – the most dangerous gambling product – are surging, up 10% in the past year. Official stats show that over 4 in 10 who play online slots are experiencing "problem gambling" or at risk. Does anybody actually want this? https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/market-impact-data-on-gambling-behaviour-operator-data-to-dec-202506 Feb 2026 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3me74wbfibk25https://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3me4fumwdkc27Gambling harms – including suicide – can happen to anyone and should be treated as a public health issue, with full public health information, including about the risk of different products, available to everyone.05 Feb 2026 12:39 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4fumwdkc27https://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mdhwvz64ws2sImportant new research links the use of certain gambling products with higher levels of suicidality. People are not the problem – dangerous gambling products are. https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1233244_en.html28 Jan 2026 09:18 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdhwvz64ws2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mdfyzvp4kk2mWorried about gambling? You are not alone. @chapter-one.bsky.social provides confidential information and advice https://www.chapter-one.org/you-are-not-alone27 Jan 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdfyzvp4kk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mcufklzhr223We’re fighting to stop gambling suicides. Join our mailing list for regular updates, news, and ways to get involved: https://www.gamblingwithlives.org/newsletter-sign-up/20 Jan 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcufklzhr223https://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mckadgrxac2qThank you @jimdickson.bsky.social MP for making this key point yesterday & advocating for families' evidence to be properly considered in inquests All gambling suicides must be properly investigated & lessons learned to prevent future deaths16 Jan 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckadgrxac2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mck6zsmpik2qWe're grateful to @kevinmckenna.co.uk MP for organising yesterday’s debate and for his continued support for families bereaved by gambling-related suicide, including his constituent Lesley.16 Jan 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mck6zsmpik2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mchnyft57s24Our thanks to @kevinmckenna.co.uk MP who has been a brilliant & supportive MP to one of the GwL families & a strong advocate for gambling reform. Kevin has secured an important Westminster Hall debate on gambling harm, taking place this afternoon. https://www.bigissue.com/opinion/gambling-public-health-issue-debate/15 Jan 2026 13:13 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchnyft57s24https://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mcesqlvbks25The Long family courageously warned the public about the suicide risk from gambling at the inquest of Ollie Long. The inquest found that Ollie suffered a severe gambling addiction.14 Jan 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcesqlvbks25https://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3mbwawxfi6c2hWe’re grateful to @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social for taking the time to speak with us about gambling harms. Gambling leads to hundreds of deaths a year and requires a public health response led by the Department of Health and Social Care. [contains quote post or other embedded content]08 Jan 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbwawxfi6c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3maatq52ke22pGambling addiction is created upstream by the regulated industry’s predatory marketing of addictive products – not at the point of self-exclusion. Ollie’s death reflects that reality. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/17/offshore-bookies-gamblers-uk-self-exclusion-scheme-gamstop18 Dec 2025 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3maatq52ke22phttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3ma4q6gerzk2zGareth’s death shows that the same lethal gambling products exist online and on the high street. Online operators fail to intervene but high street shops don’t even see the harm. https://www.thetimes.com/article/f9be9973-9990-400d-9764-0fae0e9a9a6f16 Dec 2025 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4q6gerzk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m7n7gwqczk2sIf you're being affected by gambling and need help, Chapter One can help you understand your options and get the support that’s best for you https://www.chapter-one.org/how-and-where-to-get-help10 Dec 2025 13:53 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7n7gwqczk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m7apwhmdg225We understand the trauma of gambling-related suicide and offer long-term support at your pace. Find out more: https://www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-service/05 Dec 2025 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7apwhmdg225https://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m6ynq5usts2mThis #GivingTuesday, please support Gambling with Lives. Your donation will provide vital support for families bereaved by gambling-related suicide. gamblingwithlives.beaconforms.com/form/0bb8dcf102 Dec 2025 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6ynq5usts2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m5ygx2mods2bFamilies bereaved by gambling suicide thank both the @primeministeruk.bsky.social for promising investigation of the link between gambling and suicide, and @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for raising the issue at PMQs today19 Nov 2025 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ygx2mods2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m5ygx2mods2bFamilies bereaved by gambling suicide thank both the @primeministeruk.bsky.social for promising investigation of the link between gambling and suicide, and @eddavey.libdems.org.uk for raising the issue at PMQs today19 Nov 2025 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ygx2mods2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m5ye2kdzws26Positive to see the DHSC focus on the health harms caused by gambling in the new Men's Health Strategy. Gambling poses a high suicide risk – preventative, public health action will save lives. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-unveils-englands-first-ever-mens-health-strategy19 Nov 2025 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5ye2kdzws26https://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m56oyx5tlc2oOn Friday, the coroner ruled that gambling disorder caused Lee Adams’ death. Virgin Games failed to act on warning signs while other gambling companies blocked him. Instead, they kept sending him offers and incentives. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/law/article/628-bets-in-72-minutes-then-lee-killed-himself-no-one-stopped-him-zvhqjztln09 Nov 2025 08:31 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m56oyx5tlc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m462smq7nk2lOfficial figures show that 1.4 million adults are suffering “problem gambling” Released earlier this month, the figures show gambling harm is much higher & widespread than shown by old health surveys Read our analysis of the latest GSGB findings: https://www.gamblingwithlives.org/news/gambling-harms-worse-than-thought-latest-gsgb-published/27 Oct 2025 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m462smq7nk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m3tygv5o7s2uEvery gambling-related death should be investigated so lessons can be learned and future harm prevented. Learn more: https://www.gamblingwithlives.org/family-service/23 Oct 2025 08:55 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3tygv5o7s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/gamblingwithlives.bsky.social/post/3m2t77tagnk2eA reminder on #WorldMentalHealthDay that gambling harms are a mental health crisis. 2.7% of adults in GB are suffering “problem gambling”, with many more seriously harmed. #WMHD202510 Oct 2025 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:ye2wwf65rbcvyqscc2f3de3u/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2t77tagnk2e