“I stole from my own parents in order to gamble”
Gambling addiction is a prevalent problem around the world, and the UK is no exception.
According to Providence Projects and a 2020 YouGov survey, there are over 430,000 problem gamblers in the UK with 13% of the population experiencing some level of gambling harm.
However, this issue is more complex in British Asian communities.
Whilst gambling and being in some sort of debt are recognised, gambling addiction is still a hushed topic in the culture.
There is a lack of resources and open platforms allowing British Asians to discuss problems related to gambling.
This is because a lot of communities and families judge those who are affected and dismiss the severity of this addiction.
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