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The gambling addicts hooked on crypto
Manage episode 434068100 series 2638056
The government says it wants to make the UK a global hub for crypto firms. But with the NHS warning it’s being left to ‘pick up the pieces’ as people get addicted to crypto gambling, are Labour’s plans wise?
Our reporter visits one of the first clinics in the world, near Edinburgh, that is treating people who have cryptocurrency problems.
This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory
If you’ve got any concerns about gambling, you can contact the national problem gambling charity GamCare's helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for confidential support, advice and free counselling.
Guest: Lily Russell-Jones, Senior Money Reporter, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Host: Luke Jones.
Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com
Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom'
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1239 episodi
Manage episode 434068100 series 2638056
The government says it wants to make the UK a global hub for crypto firms. But with the NHS warning it’s being left to ‘pick up the pieces’ as people get addicted to crypto gambling, are Labour’s plans wise?
Our reporter visits one of the first clinics in the world, near Edinburgh, that is treating people who have cryptocurrency problems.
This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory
If you’ve got any concerns about gambling, you can contact the national problem gambling charity GamCare's helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit www.gamcare.org.uk for confidential support, advice and free counselling.
Guest: Lily Russell-Jones, Senior Money Reporter, The Times and The Sunday Times.
Host: Luke Jones.
Get in touch: thestory@thetimes.com
Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom'
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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