Gambling addicts have shared how the coronavirus pandemic has made it harder to battle their addiction. During the initial lockdown, Britain’s largest betting firms agreed to end all television and radio gambling advertising for six weeks, but this has not been repeated since. Alex, a 41-year-old addict, said: “When I’m sat at home now, every other advert will be for gambling, it’s just everywhere during lockdown.” Damage Alex previously battled with drug and alcohol addiction, but he said recovering from his gambling habit has been more difficult as betting is harder to avoid. Jordan, not his real name, used online gambling more than usual during lockdown when betting shops were closed.