Recent research by the Gambling Commission has revealed that in the UK, 31% of children aged 11 to 16 used their money to gamble last year, and around 35,000 children are considered problem gamblers.
To combat this harm, the English Gambling Education Hub (EGEH) portal was launched this week.By creating the EGEH network, professionals will work together to protect the younger generation.
The EGEH portal features the Gambling Education Quality Mark, which schools can use when teaching students about gambling issues. Ygam also offers a Quality Assurance Support Package (QASP) to help organizations educate children, youth, and professionals on gambling issues.
To raise awareness, EGEH is organizing a short film competition for youth aged 11 to 25 from different educational institutions. The winning film will be professionally produced and shown in schools across England.Kyle Ryding, Program Manager, emphasized that this program will not only help centralize support for those in need but will also create a network of people united by a common goal to reduce the impact of gambling on children and young people across England.
