Lockdown causing ‘perfect storm’ for online gamblers | ITV News

February 4, 2021 by News Desk

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A quarter of gamblers in Wales said they have spent more time and or more money gambling during the coronavirus pandemic, research has found.
Researchers from Swansea University discovered 24% of people revealed lockdown restrictions, which saw the closure of non-essential shops, pubs and other services, had an impact on their gambling habits.
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