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The Guardian - UK
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Tell us how the UK cost of living crisis has affected your behaviour around gambling

A pedestrian walks past a Ladbrokes betting shop in east London
A pedestrian walks past a Ladbrokes betting shop in east London Photograph: Daniel Leal/AFP/Getty Images

Gambling companies have said that the cost of living crisis is not slowing down betting habits, despite the pressure on household incomes.

Meanwhile, charity Gamcare has said its advisors are hearing from people who are turning to gambling in the hope of improving their financial situations. It also said people who previously felt they had recovered from gambling have relapsed as financial pressures have ramped up.

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