Call on: 08459 440 445 Text on: 81869 Email: report@bbc.co.uk Bet Your Life08 Oct 07 Britain has more ways to bet your money than almost anywhere else in the world. Walk into a casino at 2am in most cities in the UK and who do you expect to find? Men in black ties, dripping with glamorous women? In fact most casino clients consist of taxi drivers and restaurant staff all hoping to make a small fortune. Three quarters of the UK’s adult population gamble regularly in some way. But experts are predicting that with the recent Gambling Act that came in on 1st September, the number of problem gamblers is bound to increase. And with the disposable income of young Asians on the rise, they will almost certainly be affected too. From young women who are starting to turn to online gaming to a man who lost everything due to a 20 year habit, Bet Your Life explores what happens when gambling starts to rule your life? Useful LinksRead what others have said..There are currently no messages. |
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