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Stigma is still attached to people with gambling addictions, it has been claimed, making it much harder for them to admit their problem and seek help.
One gambling addict has spoken out about the problem and claimed many people do not understand what the issue is really about
New plans in Florida could see the state usher in a new era of high-stakes gambling, in a move that could result in more people looking for rehab clinics.
Concerns have been raised in Paisley, in Scotland, over the threat of gambling addictions in the area.
Weston-super-Mare is to see the opening of a new rehab centre for people with gambling addiction problems.
An increasing number of people in the UK are suffering from gambling addictions, it has been claimed.
Local campaigners in Spalding, Lincolnshire, have raised concerns over an increase in the number of betting shops in the town centre, amid fears that it could result in an increase in people seeking out rehab centres for addiction treatment.
The European Parliament is to debate the impact of online gambling on addiction rates and will consider new approaches to regulate the sector and help reduce the risk of individuals having to head to rehab clinics for gambling addictions.
The number of people heading to rehab centers in New Hampshire could increase if new plans to expand legalised gambling in the state get the go-ahead, it has been claimed.
A Royal Mail employee stole from her work to fund her habit, as experts suggest such problems are becoming more common in the UK.