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Women and Gambling |
19 Sept 2007 |
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 What's the attraction? And what's being done to safeguard people?
Government figures show that more than a quarter of a million Britains are problem gamblers. And whether it's at the casino, the betting shop or online, nearly seventy percent of both men and women gambled in the last year. With gambling no longer just a male preserve, what's attracting women? And what's being done to safeguard them? Jenni’s joined by Professor Ros Corney who’s researching women and gambling at the University of Greenwich, Brigid Simmonds from the industry lobby group, Business in Sport and Leisure and Carol – a recovering gambling addict.
If you are interested in taking part in Roslyn Corney's study, you can email her on R.H.Corney@gre.ac.ukGamCare
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