Shilton launches charity to tackle gambling harm
Former goalkeeper Peter Shilton and his wife Steph have launched a charity to help people affected by gambling addiction.Summary
Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton and his wife Steph have launched a new charity, Shiltons' Silverlining, to support individuals and families affected by gambling harm. The initiative draws on their personal experiences, as Peter's gambling addiction cost him much of his wealth during his career. The charity aims to provide help through lived experience, offering financial advice via a partnership with StepChange and youth engagement through Steph's daughter Summer. The launch was supported by high-profile figures including Gary Lineker and the FA. The Shiltons advocate for stricter regulations on gambling advertising in sports, citing research that links exposure to betting ads with addiction, and they are calling for legislative control over the volume of such advertisements.
(Source：The Morning Star)