TakeBackControl2024 campaign: GAMSTOP and football clubs battle for control of gambling
Date: 2024-09-13 Author: Alex Crawford Categories: SPORTS BETTING
GAMSTOP, the self-exclusion platform that helps people in the UK take control of their online gambling, has launched a campaign called #TakeBackControl2024. The initiative aims to educate football fans about the importance and benefits of the self-exclusion tools available to players in the UK.
New campaign amid growth in online betting
The #TakeBackControl2024 campaign comes amid the rapid growth of online gambling in the country and the growing need for safe gambling tools. GAMSTOP offers players the opportunity to exclude themselves from all licensed gambling sites in the country for free, helping to combat addiction. To date, the platform has helped over half a million Britons take control of their gambling. Currently, over 440,000 people remain blocked from playing via GAMSTOP.
In partnership with football clubs
As part of the campaign, GAMSTOP has teamed up with major football clubs to raise awareness of self-exclusion throughout the week. The company’s statement notes that self-exclusion can be the first step to gaining control over gambling.
“This week is all about raising awareness of self-exclusion. Our football partners are helping us to raise awareness of the problem and its solutions. If you find it difficult to control your online gambling, GAMSTOP can help you take back control,” the company’s official statement reads.
On the GAMSTOP website, in addition to the self-exclusion tool, players can find a wealth of useful resources, including stories of people who have overcome gambling addiction. The clubs that have backed the campaign include Walsall, Bradford City, Bolton Wanderers and Crewe Alexandra. The clubs are proud to be supporting the initiative and helping UK players learn more about safe gambling tools.
Growth in young users
GAMSTOP recently reported a significant increase in the number of users signing up to self-exclusion, particularly among the younger generation. The company’s CEO, Fiona Palmer, while on the one hand, noted the positive trend, indicating an increase in awareness among the UK of the safe gambling tools available, on the other hand, she is concerned about the increase in young people seeking help.
According to the company, the number of users aged 16 to 24 has increased by 12%. Palmer stressed the importance of targeted prevention and treatment programmes aimed at supporting young people with gambling problems.
