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Guernsey to study the impact of gambling

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7 years ago

March 1, 2019

Niji Narayan

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The States of Guernsey will conduct a health impact assessment of gambling in the island.

The Committee for Health and Social Care, the Committee for Home Affairs and the States Trading Supervisory Board are conducting the study.

The study’s objective is to review the gambling participation and behaviours, focusing on problem gambling in particular, when betting becomes addictive and disrupts people’s lives.

The research will be used to develop the services available to people with gambling addictions and to change laws if necessary.

The review is currently being developed and a funding application will soon be made to the Policy and Resources Committee.

The work is expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.