WODC study links severe gambling problems to harm and urges stronger safeguards
A study reported by the Research and Documentation Centre (WODC) found that people with severe gambling problems described harms including relationship difficulties, job loss and suicide attempts. One in three respondents with severe gambling problems reported suicidal thoughts. The researchers recommend tighter advertising restrictions, independent oversight of operators' duty of care and faster access to support.
The findings and recommendations bear on operators' duty of care and measures to reduce gambling-related harm.