Vulnerable problem gamblers are being failed by a toothless, weak and out-of-date regulator, scathing report warns Gambling Commission is slammed for failing vulnerable gamblers in report Commons public accounts committee said the body was slow to react to issues Committee chair Meg Hillier said body was ‘toothless’ and called for overhaul By Chris Brooke for … Read more
Bookmakers are accused of trying to lure back problem gamblers during coronavirus lockdown with promotions on social media Firms have flooded social media with promotions offering welcome bonuses Experts fear vulnerable gamblers trapped at home are being lured by adverts Mental health official said deliberate targeting of ex-addicts was ‘shameless’ Learn more about how to … Read more
Hospitals treat record number of gamblers: Nearly 400 cases of betting addiction were recorded by NHS last year, figures reveal Nearly 400 cases relating to betting addiction were recorded at NHS hospitals But more than 400,000 in England are estimated to have a gambling addiction Campaigning Labour MP Carolyn Harris said gambling wreaks havoc on … Read more