Survey reveals scale of gambling exposure as reform calls grow

Almost two thirds of people say that gambling advertising is "everywhere" as a charity called for a national conversation to help those suffering harm.

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GambleAware urged people to "open up" after a survey suggested 67% of the public believe there is still stigma around gambling harms, and warned that anyone could be at riskincluding children.

It unveiled an installation unveiled at Westfield London featuring 85,000 poker chips - one for each child aged 11-17 in Britain currently experiencing gambling harm.

A study for the charity found that 31% of people recalled seeing their first gambling advert before the age of 17, and 62% saying that gambling advertising is "everywhere".

The charity, alongside partners Nationwide, the Football Supporters' Association, the National Gambling Support Network and 20 more national organisations, is calling for a national conversation to reduce the stigma around gambling harm that is holding people back from seeking help.