I lost last month £300 in five days just by online gambling. Before I lost on roulette.
Also back in Jan I gave £300 to someone who said they knew correct results and after handing in £300, they then said the real price is £500 to get tips.
That's basically 1/5 of my monthly wage(£300 lost), literally one weeks worth of work.
I am seeing two counsellors for different problem, I have proof of this, as I was thinking of submitting the proof to obtain/recover loss money back from mental health. I've got proof.
However what can I do and there is new gambling legislation coming in, compulsory affordability checks? I read this in 2022, i read the lowest threshold is a net less of £100 the likely lowest from figure.
How does one pass and fail the affordability checks? The website asks for a payslip?
I suffer sometimes from depression. I guess it's money worries too.
1) How does one pass and fail the affordability checks? The website asks for a payslip after then net loss of £125 pm? And then website will only allow me to continue at a certain percentage left from my wage?
Thanks
Dear drumnjj,
We understand there is currently no blanket affordability checks currently within the industry, however the UK Gambling Commission can provide more information on what the expectations are to ensure customers are protected against gambling harm.
Gambling Commission: https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/
Tel: 0121 230 6666
Please contact our helpline on 0808 8020 133 or via our live chat available from the website https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/talk-to-us-now/ both of which are open seven days a week, 24 hours - Our advisers will be able to go through all the support available to you.
Best wishes,
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