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Gambling in sport is one of the most normalised parts of British culture, however so many people are unaware of the dangers it poses. The numbers spent on gambling in the UK are mind boggling, with a reported £3.3 billion spent on gambling between April 2022 and March 2023., according to Finder. Finder also reported […]
Following the recent news that all UK gambling companies will ban footballers, celebrities, and other social media influencers from advertising on their platforms, should we have already had a complete ban of all betting promoting in sport such as shirt sponsorships and media advertisements? Why has it taken so long? Throughout the years gambling has held […]
Football has a gambling problem, but it’s the future of the young generation at stake. As social media and smartphones evolve into an ingrained aspect of daily life, the gambling industry has become one of many to take advantage of the accessibility modern technology has to offer. Take the recent Cheltenham Festival as evidence – […]
This week Cheltenham will be buzzing with race goers all hoping to win some money and have a good time during the racing festival, but for some the races might not be the happiest of times. For those struggling with addiction the races can be a haunting place. Pubs are stocked with as many pints […]