A senior Conservative politicians has hit out at the "arrogance" of betting companies and called for the introduction of a new Gambling Act "fit for the new digital age".

Campaigners have urged the UK Government not to “kowtow” to betting industry lobbying designed to “hole plans for gambling reform below the waterline”.

Paul Merson, former England and Arsenal footballer, has spoken out against the gambling industry’s heavy use of advertisements during sports games, and criticised players and managers who appear in betting ads.

The parents of a young man who tragically took his own life after becoming addicted to gambling have strongly criticised the UK Govermnent for failing to regulate the "predatory" betting industry.

MP’s receive £100k worth of gifts from gambling firms ahead of gambling law review. 

The parents of a 24-year-old man who took his own life after struggling with gambling addiction hope an inquest into his death will inspire faster reform of Britain's permissive laws.