Christian advocacy group CARE has welcomed plans to tackle the harm caused by gambling but says the Government still needs to do more.
The Gambling Commission launched its new three-year nationwide strategy to reduce gambling harms on Thursday.
It is the first time that health bodies, charities, regulators and businesses will work together in a joined up effort to address problem gambling.
The strategy will take a two-pronged approach to improve prevention and education about the dangers of gambling on the one hand, while also working to provide "truly national treatment and support options".
At present, there is only a single specialist gambling addiction clinic in the country, based in London.
William Moyes, chairman of the Gambling Commission, said: "Everyone has a role to play to combat gambling harms and I'm delighted that the health sector, charities and businesses are showing their commitment to get behind the strategy and make it a success. Christian Today.
They can start with the wall-to-wall gambling ads on Sky Sport Channels. They are an infestation!
