BBCNEWS BBC News at One January 31, 2022 13:27:00
The charity gamble—aware has now launched its first campaign aimed specifically at women, warning of the dangers and where to seek help. jon donnison has that story. it has never been easier to gamble, online apps so much more accessible than the old high street betting shops. this new research says it's one factor and has seen a sharp rise in the number of women with gambling issues. it estimates as many as 2.5 million british women experience some level of problem gambling. of those, around 1 million are causing themselves moderate harm and out of that figure half a million are experiencin...