Online betting fuelling rise in gambling addicts

The number of gambling addicts is on the rise due to the explosion of online betting in Ireland.

Online betting fuelling rise in gambling addicts

Clinical director of the Rutland Rehabilitation Centre, Fiona Weldon, said having betting literally at your fingertips has sparked a rise in the number of gambling addicts.

“We’re seeing at the Rutland Centre an increase in people gambling online,” said Ms Weldon. “You can do it on the phone and on the internet. It’s very accessible to everybody.

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