Those on brink of bankruptcy spend more on gambling, Salvation Army says

Charity links steep increase in gambling outlay on rise of online betting targeting low-income market

People on the brink of bankruptcy are spending considerably more on gambling, a phenomenon the Salvation Army has linked to the proliferation of online betting companies.

The Salvation Army on Tuesday released new data gleaned from its support service MoneyCare, which provides in-depth counselling to about 7,300 people in financial crisis each year.

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