The UK’s most deprived areas have more than 10 times the number of betting shops than the most affluent parts of the country, research shows.
Maybe that's why they are deprived?
Gambling venues are concentrated in the most deprived areas of Britain, against the wishes of people who live nearby, according to a report commissioned by the Standard Life Foundation charity. “Those with the least resources are being targeted more,” the report says.
If it really was 'against the wishes' of the local people, wouldn't they go bust?
The report also raised concerns that half of the 348 gambling treatment services mapped by researchers were within five minutes’ walk of a gambling premises.
Errr....
Real life is like an alien world to the 'Guardian', isn't it?
