The Guardian reports a troubling trend where slot machine companies are focusing their expansion efforts in the UK's poorest neighborhoods. This surge, marked by a 7% increase in adult gaming centres (AGCs) since 2022, is creating concern among politicians and addiction experts. One-third of the analyzed AGCs are situated in the poorest 10% of areas, concentrating potential gambling addiction risks among vulnerable populations. Local leaders, such as Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham, are calling for stricter regulations to curb this exploitation, while profits are funneled to billionaire-owned overseas corporations and offshore financial structures.
Slot machine companies are increasing their presence in the UK, targeting impoverished areas which has raised concerns among politicians and addiction experts about the exploitation of vulnerable populations.
The increase of adult gaming centres, despite health risks, represents a worrying trend where profits benefit overseas corporations at the expense of local communities.
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