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Commission figures shine spotlight on problem gambling

The Gambling Commission said problem gambling rates had remained stable
The Gambling Commission said problem gambling rates had remained stableCredit: Edward Whitaker

The Gambling Commission said last week that more needed to be done to address problem gambling as pressure continues to bear down on the sector.

While the industry regulator said that problem gambling rates remained stable, that did not prevent more bad headlines.

Despite the commission's statement the news was reported as yet more evidence of an increasing problem, with one newspaper claiming problem gambling had risen by 50 per cent.

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Bill BarberIndustry editor

Published on 27 August 2017inFeatures

Last updated 12:09, 27 August 2017

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