Carmarthenshire internet gambling worries
County council executive board members in Carmarthenshire have spoken of their concerns about internet gambling. Councillors said they had heard horror stories about people finding themselves thousands of pounds in debt after signing on to a gambling website. Council Leader Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “These sites tempt people to join with the promise of free bets or matching their initial stake. “But before they know it, their money is lost and they have to keep putting more and more in to keep betting and try to win their money back.” Cllr Haydn Jones said: “Internet and television are big parts of the gambling scene, people should be advised about the dangers of this.” The executive board discussed the issue as part of a debate on the county council’s gambling policy which went before them this week. Consultation has been taking place as part of a review on the policy, which has to be carried out every three years. Members were told that online gambling was not part of the council’s po...