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Poorer UK towns found to have the most betting shops
24th August 2021
New Bristol University research reported here suggests that the poorest sectors of society in the UK are targeted with betting shops more highly concentrated in less affluent areas. Betting shops are 10 times more likely to be found in deprived towns than in affluent areas.
Problem gambling is an area of concern - does this justify government intervention?
Poorer UK towns found to have the most betting shops, study shows https://t.co/8BIWVfmXkt
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) August 23, 2021
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Graham Watson
Graham Watson has taught Economics for over twenty years. He contributes to tutor2u, reads voraciously and is interested in all aspects of Teaching and Learning.
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