45,000 severe pathological gamblers in Ireland, warns addiction expert

A national survey to determine the level of problem gambling and gambling addiction is urgently needed, say mental health professionals and representatives from Gambling Aware.

45,000 severe pathological gamblers in Ireland, warns addiction expert
Mon, 08 Oct, 2018 - 05:10

By James Fogarty

A national survey to determine the level of problem gambling and gambling addiction is urgently needed, say mental health professionals and representatives from Gambling Aware.

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