The petition of residents of Glasgow North East
Declares that action should be taken to safeguard vulnerable individuals in regard to excessive and unusual spending habits on online gambling platforms; notes that such actions result in excess debts mounting up and recognises cases where individuals have tragically died by suicide under these circumstances; further acknowledges the role for banking institutions whose customers are spending excessive amounts on gambling websites.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to review with gambling companies and banking institutions what safeguards are put in place to protect vulnerable customers from spending more money than they normally would; and further assess what further work can be done to protect vulnerable people who may be misusing alcohol or substances while gambling.
And the petitioners remain, etc.—[Presented by Maureen Burke.]
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