Doctors are sharing their concerns that with the expansion of the number of casinos in Brittan, so will the numbers of gambling addicts expand.
A reports recently released by the British Medical Association, is saying that the more the gambling laws are relaxed the more the chances of children and women becoming addicted to gambling grows.
Leaders from the medical community are saying that national health Services should pay for treatment of people with gambling problems, and that clinicians need more training on how to spot gambling problems.
There has also been a call from the
BMA's Board of Science to the government asking them to do a study to see if persons under 18 should be banned from playing Slot machines.
The current laws allow anyone of any age to play slot machines with low payouts, but fears are rising that many youngsters will become addicted to the game.
One report shows that adolescent gambling should be a major cause for worry in the UK because it has been connected with delinquent behavior.
The reports also said that gambling is an adult activity and the government should think about passing laws to limited gambling to those 18 and older.
