Gambling firms helping Government and people during quarantine, literally.

[fiulpro]

The National Lottery Community Fund will invest around £18m ($25m) to the UK Government’s ‘Changing Futures’ programme.

This additional funding will take the programme’s total to £64m and will also extend the length of the project to three years.

The programme is designed to help adults facing issues like homelessness, drug, and domestic abuse and invites local organisations to partner with disadvantaged individuals.

It was announced last year and encourages local authorities to integrate local services, to focus on each person and reduce the demand on reactive services.

The Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing, Eddie Hughes, said: “With thanks to The National Lottery Community Fund, the nearly £64m Changing Futures scheme can now expand the support available and enable more vulnerable people in our communities to get the help they need.

“It is important for the most vulnerable in our society to have access to a range of support from different services.”

Interim CEO at The National Lottery Community Fund, John Rose, adds: “We are delighted to be supporting the Changing Futures programme through an additional investment of £17.9 million.

“Through our Fulfilling Lives programme in England, we have seen people who have lived experience come together in partnerships with communities to develop new approaches which can better support adults facing multiple disadvantage.”

This latest investment builds on the National Lottery’s ‘Fulfilling Lives’ programme. Over the course of eight years, the lottery has invested £112m to support vulnerable people.

The National Lottery also raised £30m every week for UK good causes and has distributed £41bn across the UK since 1994.

The National Lottery licence is up for grabs from 2023, with the likes of Sazka Group challenging current licensee Camelot Group.

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Apparently A Gambling Firm In the UK related to lotteries is going to help the UK Government for a program which aims to provide support for the people who are suffering from homelessness , have a disability, some problems etc. They are going to team up with the Government and the local bodies to make sure future of such Individuals are good.

They are putting millions of investment in the program , it was incase announced last year but this year they have decide to increase the support to the same.

Now , How do you think this would affect the Image that the government did make of such gambling firms ?
With high taxes and returns they had to face a lot of disparities which at the end cause a lot of problems for the small businesses and if I remember the Government did make tougher gambling laws and created a havoc for the community but at the end they are doing good for the people so I do believe the Government should at least start seeing it as : less problematic.

Addictions are now bring tackled by every gambling sites locally and at the same time the companies have built in help centers free to use for the problem gamblers (considering how expensive mental health care and appointment for a psychiatrist is) , I do believe we can see more favourable laws in the lieu of gambling in the UK at least for a while because apparently the problem gamblers are the ones generating 4% of the revenue.

[qwertyup23]

Every deed has an agenda. In this case, the support given by this gambling firm will be compensated in some sort exposure and advertisement by the Government. In addition, this support will definitely be in favor of this gambling firm in terms of their licenses and other technical requirements which would benefit them in the future.

Regardless, I see this as a win-win situation in both sides as both have favourable outcomes at the end.

Now , How do you think this would affect the Image that the government did make of such gambling firms ?

Definitely on the positive side. The support will not only cater to the support given to the Government but this will also affect the people in the country. With this in mind, the view by the Government on gambling will become favourable.

[Kakmakr]

In some countries the National Lottery have to give a specific percentage of the profit to charities as a prerequisite to operate in that country. So the government will only grant them a license to operate, if they give that percentage back to charities.

Governments justify the unethical behavior, because they know any additional funding will grant them extra funding for other government projects. This is one of the reasons why they hunt down "illegal" operators, because they do not pay taxes and they also do not adhere to the requirements to fund charities. 

[qory]

I read in the news that the government of Curacao got help from the Netherlands, if people would know how much money is involved in gambling there, then it does not make any sense why the government is not as rich as Bill gates.

[iamsheikhadil]

I don't think this should be an issue to go gaga for casinos and praise them  they are donating money to help the youth and everything, but Governments has put certain laws strictly for gambling to help the problem and gambling addicts and to save them from going to poverty or bankrupt. Like this, any company can just donate money and be a star in the government's eyes and get special privileges from the government. If a government considers it good that 4% of revenue comes off from problem gamblers and see it positively, I don't think that government really cares for the people.

[romero121]

Everything has got its good associated with the bad. With gambling the same is the truth. There are gamblers who are doing good to the people in need with the money won out of gambling. They never reveal it to the outside world, the gambling firms should've done it in such a way without revealing their identity. As an user mentioned, it'll get compensated in some other form. The spending on the project might be a very small part of their revenue, but the promotion is very big for them.

[wxa7115]

In some countries the National Lottery have to give a specific percentage of the profit to charities as a prerequisite to operate in that country. So the government will only grant them a license to operate, if they give that percentage back to charities.

Governments justify the unethical behavior, because they know any additional funding will grant them extra funding for other government projects. This is one of the reasons why they hunt down "illegal" operators, because they do not pay taxes and they also do not adhere to the requirements to fund charities. 

That is pretty much what happens in my home country as well, gambling is legal but it is difficult to obtain a casino license, for a long time the only accepted way to gamble was through the national lottery and the reason that was allowed was simply because all the profits went to different charitable causes.

Private casinos and lotteries were not allowed until one decade ago and not only they are heavily taxed they also need to give a percentage of their profits to charity, so what the OP posted does not surprise me at all.

[Lanatsa]

I read in the news that the government of Curacao got help from the Netherlands, if people would know how much money is involved in gambling there, then it does not make any sense why the government is not as rich as Bill gates.

Why wouldn't you tell them?  Joking aside, they are much fully aware on the possibility of that thing but do you really think that they would just simply just jump in?

As same those sentiments above that this would really be a win-win situation both of gambling firms and with the government.They do benefit it out into those things
that they've been doing on.

Its really an advertisement or a good publicity with that gambling firm since it would really be recommended by the government itself or been approved out
at the same time they are really feeding up those fellas who are in the top position.

[robelneo]

The regulators in UK should ease up on the gambling companies in the UK, because of the help they are getting it's a fact that the gambling industry in any country contributes to the coffer of any country, here in our country our government is the one running the national lottery and it's a big help for their infrastructure and medical needs of our people, the government should consider the contribution of the gambling industry, and should also help them by limiting the restrictions.

[Hamphser]

The regulators in UK should ease up on the gambling companies in the UK, because of the help they are getting it's a fact that the gambling industry in any country contributes to the coffer of any country, here in our country our government is the one running the national lottery and it's a big help for their infrastructure and medical needs of our people, the government should consider the contribution of the gambling industry, and should also help them by limiting the restrictions.

Each government in certain countries does really have different impressions towards gambling.Some do look positive on them but most of the time they are really on that non-appealing side where they do really restrict out or would really be putting up some limits or restrictions without even realizing on what are the things that they can really contribute on not only on the revenue or tax itself but also with other means since these businesses
do really generate tons of money aspite of the current pandemic situation we are in.I dont see anything wrong with this manner on what been mentioned or discussed on op even though most will see this to be not
really that a nice collaboration but for the sake of this hard situation then these events is really making out some relevance.

[acener]

Great news and it is very helpful in this time of pandemic.
I think most of the huge gambling firm who earns a lot are doing some charity work or givin out donations,
Even some of our online or crypto gambling sites help out through donating some of their profit,
I forgot the gambling site and I don't know if they are still donating to a random charity program but they let the people vote each time they does that's all that I remember.

[AmoreJaz]

The regulators in UK should ease up on the gambling companies in the UK, because of the help they are getting it's a fact that the gambling industry in any country contributes to the coffer of any country, here in our country our government is the one running the national lottery and it's a big help for their infrastructure and medical needs of our people, the government should consider the contribution of the gambling industry, and should also help them by limiting the restrictions.

Each government in certain countries does really have different impressions towards gambling.Some do look positive on them but most of the time they are really on that non-appealing side where they do really restrict out or would really be putting up some limits or restrictions without even realizing on what are the things that they can really contribute on not only on the revenue or tax itself but also with other means since these businesses
do really generate tons of money aspite of the current pandemic situation we are in.I dont see anything wrong with this manner on what been mentioned or discussed on op even though most will see this to be not
really that a nice collaboration but for the sake of this hard situation then these events is really making out some relevance.

desperate times, desperate measures. though gambling is not perceived to be good by most people but if it will help the government to uplift the economy, why not? we dont need to be choosy these days. like others have said, it is a win-win situation. so just look at the positive impact that it may give to its people. anyway, it is up to the individual if he will be hooked to gambling during this pandemic. the establishments for sure will put up some warnings or reminders to its players.

[crzy]

Most of the casinos have their own ways to help people, and in my country its called as their corporate social responsibility where they need to do an outreach program on many ways. Casinos are just like a normal companies as well, and if they are big enough I’m sure they’ll do some donations to help the government fight the poverty and this pandemic, let’s just hope that they didn’t donate for something else.

[ReiMomo]

That is true, in my country gambling industry was a big contribution in terms of helping our government to recover lost fund because of the pandemic, due to the massive revenue that was made by most gambling companies, it was helping the government to stand again where their money helping to their citizen to cope up the financial assistance that they need during the lockdown.

Not only by that, but there are also different gambling institutions that helped the government via donations and I think that's enough to prove that gambling isn't a bad industry, sometimes it will help our society.

[goaldigger]

They give money back to those who are really in need and we badly needed it especially when the government is not that functional because of the situations right now.

I’m pretty sure that there’s a lot of donations that is not shared publicly and I salute those casinos who are doing it without getting anything in return. I’m playing on a casinos in my country where they always do charity works, and I can feel that I’m also doing it by playing with them, maybe you can consider this one and start playing on those who care.

[Hippocrypto]

They give money back to those who are really in need and we badly needed it especially when the government is not that functional because of the situations right now.

I’m pretty sure that there’s a lot of donations that is not shared publicly and I salute those casinos who are doing it without getting anything in return. I’m playing on a casinos in my country where they always do charity works, and I can feel that I’m also doing it by playing with them, maybe you can consider this one and start playing on those who care.

These is an act of charitable works which the greedy government officials wouldn't do in return to the society. How amazing to see that even though gambling has no good impressions from hypocrite people who didn't understand what really with gambling itself.
Then this news came out and revealed their motives and true heart towards pandemic affected average individuals. Caring isn't about publicity but an act of truthfulness to those who seeks humanitarian arm to lift them up.

[GreatArkansas]

I believe in this kind of doing. Even in some local areas of different countries.
For example in our country and local area where I grew up, I saw some gambling owners who are very kind during quarantine before.
They were giving free food to the poor or some people who have financial problems.
That time I realize, not all the effects of gambling are bad, there are a lot of positives also.

[uneng]

Every deed has an agenda. In this case, the support given by this gambling firm will be compensated in some sort exposure and advertisement by the Government. In addition, this support will definitely be in favor of this gambling firm in terms of their licenses and other technical requirements which would benefit them in the future.

Regardless, I see this as a win-win situation in both sides as both have favourable outcomes at the end.

Or maybe will there be any kind of discount on the taxes this gambling firm has to pay to the country's treasure? I can't assure about this case, but when companies like this make a humanitarian donation, the amount is discounted by the government on the next tax the company has to pay. As you said it's a win-win situation: the government give up some tax income, but on the other hand there will be less state's money going to charity and welfare programs.

But on this particular situation I suspect the government is behind this action, because the lottery is national. Probably a government's monopoly.

[Wexnident]

I think it'd probably be better to clarify something, gambling firms are A-Ok in my book (and hopefully the governments, as long as they aren't idiots). The issue here is with "gambling" itself, an issue within the activity itself and not really the community managing over it. It isn't wrong or anything tbh, and I'm pretty sure they and the gambling firms are trying to find that middle point where everyone would be quite happy. Point is, gambling firms don't have any bad reps, gambling itself does.

To the topic, I guess it could look favorable to gambling firms being a lot of help towards stuff like this. It should give the government as well as the public the idea that they earn quite a lot and are willing to give out some of it for the public, though considering that that money came from someone losing it being good is another issue.

[kotajikikox]

Hope that They are doing this action because they really wanted to Help people and not just for popularity and advertisement .

We have seen many action like this in the past that gambling company is making Help for Needed but in the end they are only making sounds for them to be acknowledge and gain more gamblers overtime.