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Letter: Gambling addiction epidemic ahead.(Letters)

Article from: The Birmingham Post (England) Article date: February 2, 2007

Byline: STEVE KIRKHAM

Dear Editor, Full marks to Lorely Burt in highlighting the downsides of a Solihullbased casino likely at the NEC.

Britain faces a gambling addiction ...

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