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Gambling apps causing untold harm amid rise of the 'pocket casino'
Accessible internet betting and casino apps on phones are contributing to a surge in problem gambling and potential addiction among hundreds of millions of people worldwide, as the industry is now said to be on track to be worth $700 billion by 2028. "Gambling harms are far more substantial than previously understood, exacerbated by rapid global expansion and digital transformation of the gambling industry," say the members of a commission on gambling set up by The Lancet, a UK-based medical publisher. Some of the effects of gambling addiction are well known, such as the impact on finances, employment, relationships and mental well-being. But...
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