ONLINE MULTI-LINGUAL HELP FOR PROBLEM GAMBLERS

Trained advisors will respond to troubled gamblerssports betting
British gambling support charity The Gordon MoodyAs part of this initiative, the GMA, together with
Association (GMA) will launch the first-ever multilingualexisting supporters such as gambling groups Betfair
service to problem gamblers on 12 March atand William Hill, is calling for widespread international
Launched ahead of the UK government's newadoption of responsible gambling measures. Through
gambling licensing laws due in September this year,the inclusion of the GMA's 'STOP!' sign, an online link
the service will be manned by a highly trained,to the Gambling Therapy e-helpline, online operators
multi-lingual team of counsellors and advisors, who willcan help showcase their support for the cause.
be able to translate and offer help and advice toBetfair is the first to display the STOP! sign. Kate
emails in 13 different languages, with support forStewart, Social Responsibility Manager at Betfair said,
more languages imminent."We are committed to supporting the GMA's efforts
Kevin Farrell-Roberts, Chief Executive of the GMA,in a bid to help those who gamble irresponsibly. We
formerly the Gordon House Association, explained,are extremely proud to be the first operator to
Problem gambling is a widespread issue thatshow our dedication by displaying the STOP! sign on
unfortunately suffers from a lack ofour website, and hope the rest of the industry joins
internationally-accessible support. The launch of ourus in taking such steps to tackle problem gambling."
multi-lingual service, brings the GMA to the forefrontThe charity has recently re-named itself in honour of
in providing help to cultural groups that haveits celebrated founder, the Rev. Gordon Moody, M.B.E.
previously had no access to gambling support. Our(1912-1994), who first established Gamblers
extension of support will help more people across theAnonymous in the UK before later founding The
globe who are affected by problem gambling orGordon House Association.