Some research seems superfluous… merely telling us what we already know. According to a report in today’s Guardian, the UK’s most deprived areas have more than ten times the number of betting shops than the most affluent parts of the country. “Those with the least resources are being targeted more,” the report suggests. Carolyn Harris, who chairs a cross-party group of MPs examining problem gambling, said: “It’s targeting the most vulnerable in society, both economically and those who may have a problem. It’s a testament to what we’ve always said, which is that the industry puts profit before people. It’s not unexpected but it’s disturbing".
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