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Northern Ireland MLA urges faster gambling levy for treatment funding

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Northern Ireland MLA Philip McGuigan called for the planned levy on land-based gambling operators to be implemented sooner, arguing it could help fund treatment and support. The 2024 Gambling Prevalence Survey found that 3% of the population experienced severe gambling-related harms, while 1% of gamblers used support or information services.

The proposed levy could provide funding for gambling treatment and support services in Northern Ireland.

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