The problem gambling research highlighted by the UK Gambling Commission is a red herring. The real problem is the media’s attitude towards an industry with few friends in high places.
Here are some headlines from the UK newspapers during the past week:
The Sun: MORE THAN TWO MILLION BRITS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH GAMBLING [their capitals]
The Guardian: Number of problem gamblers in the UK rises to more than 400,000
The Daily [...]