{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/679a5dc265f7409510478540/68011206f4bf76eb417a9d08?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"18. Young People Gambling | Craig & Verity from Gamcare","description":"<p>The number of 11-17 year olds showing signs of problem gambling has doubled over the past year. As technology improves, young people are exposed to gambling a lot more frequently through social media, sporting events and online activity.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode, Ben &amp; Steve are joined by Craig &amp; Verity from Gamcare to discuss the scale of the issue, why the figures are increasing and what can be done about it.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>&nbsp;USEFUL LINKS:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.gamcare.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gamcare</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.reframecoaching.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Reframe Coaching</a></li><li><a href=\"https://gamblersanonymous.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gambler's Anonymous</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.gambleaware.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gamble Aware</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BetKnowMore</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.breakeven.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Breakeven</a></li><li><a href=\"https://gamfam.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gamfam</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.gamlearn.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gamlearn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>*Jack Black clip from Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, courtesy of NBC</p><p><br></p><p>Call the National Gambling helpline, for free, on <strong>0808 8020 133</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...</p><p>📧: <strong>Podcasts@prison.radio</strong></p><p>💬 DM us: <strong>@holdorfoldpod</strong> on Instagram &amp; Twitter (X)&nbsp;</p><p>✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is hosted by...</p><p><strong>Ben Jones</strong> &amp; <strong>Steve Girling</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"National Prison Radio"}