UK Roulette machines blamed for rise in gambling addiction

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Roulette machines blamed for rise in gambling addiction >> "Roulette machines blamed for rise in gambling addiction

Simon Bowers
Monday May 9, 2005
The Guardian

Touch-screen roulette machines have set off a 'dramatic' change in the habits of gambling addicts, a new report claims.
According to GamCare a charity funded by the gambling industry, one in four calls to its helpline now concern the new craze. It also warns that gambling debts are soaring and young people are especially addicted to the machines.

The report will be unwelcome news for betting shop groups, such as William Hill and Ladbrokes, which have seen a step-change in their profits due to the popularity of the machines, known as fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs)

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