Will Prochaska
@WillProchaska
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Campaigner for gambling reform. Leader of @EndGamblingAds. https://t.co/pxPt966f9m
Hackney/London
Joined October 2010
Gambling industry propaganda on steroids. Bookmakers are basically samaritans now...
Bookmakers have threatened to shut every high street branch if their tax goes up, shedding thousands of jobs often filled by women. They say they feel like Samaritans
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I am pleased to have been one of the authors of this important new report on the rise of gaming centres on Britain’s high streets today. Here I am talking about this issue with @MeghantheOwen on the BBC recently. The Government has a strategy for renewing high streets and
Labour has promised to revitalise Britain’s High Streets as part of its push for local economic growth. But do the UK’s gambling rules mean our shopping parades are turning into gambling hotspots? 🎰 @jamiegollings @jranoyes @jake_sheps investigate in our latest report.
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The gambling lobby just pulled a 30 year old trick from Big Tobacco....
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Really strong questioning of gambling industry lobbyists today by the Treasury Select Committee, not least Bobby Dean. Wild answers from the Betting and Gaming Council but those of us who work on gambling reform expect nothing less.
Baffling evidence to committee earlier today. Industry refused to accept that social harm being caused by huge increase in online slots. Up to 60% of their profits driven by 5% of their customers - I wonder why they see no issue.
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Excruciating moment at Treasury Select Committee when @BetGameCouncil CEO Grainne Hurst denies there are ANY social ills associated with gambling.
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I’d been tipped off that a BGC-commissioned report was coming a couple of weeks ago, and was expecting an extensive takedown of the SMF, IPPR and Gordon Brown by one of the ‘Big Four’ tax/finance consultancies. So this evening I’ve finally had time to sit down and have a read…
Industry warns proposed gambling tax rises would cost up to 40,000 jobs https://t.co/NNYiaXnTNa
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Another day another repeat fine for a gambling company caught exploiting people (again!).
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🚨 The Govt is consulting on gaming machines & licensing for bingo premises. A chance to address serious issues, like setting fair limits or the early exposure of young people to gambling harms. End goal: scrap “Aim to Permit”. Make your voice heard ⬇️ https://t.co/t1J76SBKFz
gov.uk
We are consulting on proposals to make changes to stakes and prizes for Category D machines and to update the licensing framework for the bingo sector.
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The Gambling Commission is trying to blame cash strapped councils for failing to regulate the absolute pirates that the Commission has handed out gambling licenses to and has failed to control. Dreadful misdirection.
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27,000 gambling ads in one weekend of football. 1.4million people with a gambling problem. Do we think they're connected? https://t.co/cpDnNWkZtx
bbc.co.uk
Researchers say data showing the scale of gambling advertising in the Premier League proves self-regulation is failing.
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Who would become a gambling industry lobbyist? Imagine calling your parents to tell them that you had a new job... This morning, during a session that confirmed how many lives are ruined by gambling, all they could do was snipe and try to divert attention. Utterly heartless
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😢~1.4million British adults have a gambling problem according to new official statistics. Lisa Nandy says gambling harm only affects 'particular people'. Time for change. https://t.co/1ZN2AiDfTs
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Honoured to share a panel in Osaka with politician @izumi_akashi who has worked to address gambling harm in Japan 🇯🇵 Online gambling is illegal in Japan, but the public is targeted by operators licensed by @GamRegGB. The gambling industry in the UK is the black market in Japan
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The Gambling Commission have launched an Illegal Gambling Hub! 😯No - not to promote illegal gambling - the @premierleague already run that one - this is to combat illegal gambling but don't tell the Premier League as it's too inconvenient. https://t.co/eqESUtEpOW
gamblingcommission.gov.uk
Find out how the Gambling Commission tackles illegal gambling.
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Advertising regulator accused of failing to protect children from gambling marketing https://t.co/Te1GmYfFLh
itv.com
The growth in content marketing, where funny social media clips which aren't directly stated as an advert is lightly regulated, peers have warned. | ITV National News
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Hi everyone! The latest @BeTheBestVY sponsored by @gambanapp is out NOW! Today I’m joined by gambling reform campaigner and man behind @EndGamblingAds @WillProchaska. We are discussing his amazing campaigning, the gambling industry and much more! 👇🏻🔗 https://t.co/gKynikU2Uj
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When someone dies by gambling suicide, investigations can reveal what went wrong – and how to prevent future deaths. This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, please watch and share our new film about how we support bereaved families #WSPD #WSPD25
https://t.co/65AxeFQUIn
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Big questions for @UKRI_News who have inexplicably made a mess of research commissioning under the statutory gambling levy. Fantastic coverage of gambling reform in @PrivateEyeNews as ever.
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