NHS hits back at gambling giants as betting-related ill health increases

NHS mental health director Claire Murdoch has slammed the sporting industry for allowing gambling companies to to hijack sport in pursuit of profit leading to an increase in betting-related ill health. The major intervention from the NHS follows heavy criticism of gambling firms across the country and in parliament during the scandal of €˜bet to view’ football streaming, which turns fans into punters by having to place a bet in order to watch sports games.   Reports have also found that firms are offering hospitality tickets, VIP treatment, and free bets to people who regularly lose large amounts of money. The gambling commission