New Swedish University Study Claims Gambling Addiction Boosts Suicide Risk 15 Times

New Swedish University Study Claims Gambling Addiction Boosts Suicide Risk 15 Times

A recent study has shown that people who suffer from gambling addiction are 15 times more likely to commit suicide. The largest study of this kind has been carried out by professional at Lund University in Sweden who have urged the Government to take action as quickly as possible and tackle problem gambling rates. More than 2,000 people suffering from gambling disorders have been monitored by the researchers, with the results of the study showing that is a much greater risk of suicide among problem gamblers in comparison to the…

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Sky Bet Feels ASA Backlash for Irresponsible TV Gambling Advert

Sky Bet Feels ASA Backlash for Irresponsible TV Gambling Advert

A TV advert of the global gambling operator Sky Bet was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for being socially irresponsible. Two individuals have filed complaints against the ad seen on August 30th, 2018, which was promoting the company’s “Request a Bet” service. The TV advert featured Jeff Stelling, a popular football presenter, who encouraged viewers to bet with Sky Bet by challenging them to “spark” their sports brains. According to complainants, the advert was irresponsible because it implied that a person could become a successful gambler if they…

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