"Grant stated that the number of referrals in Northern Ireland has roughly doubled in the last year, with preference given to Northern Ireland referrals as there are few comparable services that offer alternatives to residents. In addition, the number of women seeking help has risen. Grant also noted that there are more land-based gambling addictions in Northern Ireland than compared to the Republic of Ireland, explaining that it's thought this is due to the difference land-based gambling products available between the two countries."
"As just one example, Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) are available in Northern Ireland, but do not exist in the south, while Northern Ireland also has fewer alcohol and age-related restrictions on gaming machines. Extern urged the group to introduce legislation to establish an Office of Gambling Regulator to improve protection for vulnerable people."
"Donegan expanded on the situation for women, presenting a summary of Extern's Women's Gambling Support Network (WGSN), which includes one-to-one recovery plans, group support meetings, online services, and a 10-week module-based recovery plan. Since its introduction, 42 women have sought help from the network, a 328% incre"
Referrals for problem gambling in Northern Ireland roughly doubled in the last year, accompanied by a notable increase in women seeking support. Extern Problem Gambling provides online and app-based support and aids more than 12,000 people across the island of Ireland. Northern Ireland exhibits higher rates of land-based gambling addiction than the Republic of Ireland, attributed to differences in available products such as Fixed-Odds Betting Terminals and fewer alcohol and age-related restrictions on gaming machines. Extern urged legislation to create an Office of Gambling Regulator to better protect vulnerable people. The Women's Gambling Support Network offers one-to-one plans, group meetings, online services, and a 10-week recovery module; 42 women have sought help, a 328% increase.
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