For churches

Gambling has become a normalised leisure activity in the UK, but it causes huge problems. It has been estimated that only 1% of people who need help to stop gambling actually get it. This means that people can be burdened for years; many spiral into all sorts of crises including family breakdown and run up huge debts; some think about committing suicide.

Gambling addiction is a thief to time, money, and family life. Jesus said “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full”. There is hope for our friends, family members, and people in our congregation and area. Jesus knows our struggles - he was tempted in every way that we are, but without sin. He has the power to bring life to the full, and provide a better future for gamblers - eternally.

The church has a vital role in bringing Jesus into the healing of this addiction for people, and, because of this, we launched the social enterprise Better Futures for Gamblers in 2015.