The Rise and Fall of the Casino Industry’s Gambling Addiction Problem
The UK’s gambling industry, once a cornerstone of entertainment and economic activity, has faced growing scrutiny over the past decade. While online casinos, sports betting, and lotteries remain popular, research from the Addiction Journal in 2022 revealed that gambling-related harm costs the UK economy around £1.2 billion annually—far exceeding the industry’s reported £11 billion turnover. […]