Bradford Council is set to launch a campaign to educate young people on the “psychological and social impact of gambling addiction”. Due to run throughout March, the social media-focused campaign will alert 18 to 34-year-olds to “commercial tactics used by gambling companies” and promote “resources for those affected by gambling harm”. According to a report on Bradford Council’s Gambling Related Harm Action Plan 2025/26, a high proportion of the city’s 139 gambling permits are located in the most deprived areas. It also stated: “Increased gambling harm is linked to people living in more deprived areas and unemployed and increased exposure to gambling can make some people more vulnerable to gambling harms, e.g. The businesses account for 18 per cent of local shops in the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, up from twelve per cent in 2015.

Source: The Guardian February 13, 2026 12:34 UTC