Gambling severely damages lives, indiscriminately affecting people of all ages and genders. Many individuals gamble away their hard-earned money and time, with some ultimately losing everything. Gamblers often accrue heavy debts, leading to constant conflicts at home; family breakdowns are common, and many innocent children in these families suffer as a result. The consequences of gambling are even worse when gamblers borrow money from loan sharks. The constant threats from ‘recovery agents’ instill fear not only in the gamblers themselves but also in their families.

For many, gambling quickly becomes an addiction. In their helplessness, they lose their sense of right and wrong. Some are forced into a life of crime to fund their habit, while others, feeling they have reached the end, may even attempt suicide.

In 1996, a few Christians who were formerly gambling addicts but had found new life through the grace of God felt burdened to help others still trapped in addiction. They wanted gamblers to know that, through the power of the Gospel, God could give them the strength to overcome their compulsive gambling and lead a healthy life.

Together with some Chinese Christian leaders and with the help of the Bishop Ho Ming Wah Chinese Association, these former gamblers established the Christian Centre for Gambling Rehabilitation at 11th November 1996. Since then, the number of people seeking help from the Centre has been increasing. Many travelled long distances, with some knocking on our door past midnight. Where there is a demand, we will do our best to meet them.

On 27th November 2000, the Centre was registered as an independent charity.

All services provided by the Centre are free of charge, financed by voluntary gifts and offerings, and supported by voluntary workers. We hope that God will continue to bless this ministry so that help will remain available to those who need it.

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