More gamblers seek help

MORE gamblers are seeking help following the introduction of internet gambling, new casinos and longer opening hours for bookmakers.

Gamblers Anonymous said there had been a rise in the number of people making contact with its helpline.

"It's much worse now than it was. You look at how they're after upping everything, with the internet gambling and they have bookies open to 10 o'clock at night. After that you can go to casinos. So it's everywhere, 24/7," said a spokesman.