<p>Gambling Addiction</p>

Part of 1. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:17 pm on 28 June 2016.

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Photo of Carwyn Jones Carwyn Jones Labour 2:17, 28 June 2016

The financial inclusion strategy that we have will be looking at how we can develop further ways of helping people to deal with gambling, and helping people to make informed choices about gambling. Not long ago, betting shops were behind closed doors and opaque windows. Now, it’s absolutely everywhere. For those of us with a continuing interest in the European championship, we see, every single advert, where people are even encouraged to cash in before the game has even finished. The digital age has offered fantastic opportunities to the gambling industry, but fantastic opportunities for people to become more addicted than they previously could be. That’s why it’s hugely important to redouble our efforts.