Scots poorest gamble £2 billion on betting machines
People in the poorest parts of Scotland staked almost double the amount on addictive gambling machines than those in wealthy areas, worrying new figures reveal.
People in the poorest parts of Scotland staked almost double the amount on addictive gambling machines than those in wealthy areas, worrying new figures reveal.
Betting shops are targeting areas of highest unemployment and lowest income levels, as profits from high-stake gambling machines increase, a new report shows.