Too many children are hooked on gambling. Why aren’t they protected? | Marc Etches

55,000 British 11- to 16-year-olds are classed as problem gamblers. This is a public health issue we can no longer ignore

Gambling is everywhere. It is on our TVs during football games, on our smartphones and computers, in video games and on our high streets. For adults, this can be a serious issue, particularly if you suffer from addiction, or are at risk of developing a problem – which is the case for more than 2 million people in Britain. As we know and must be vocal about, gambling addiction can lead people to taking their own lives.

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from Children | The Guardian https://ift.tt/2zompjf