NHS warns of worsening gambling crisis, seeing a surge in referrals linked to Boxing Day bets.

The NHS in England is warning of a worsening gambling crisis, especially around Boxing Day's sporting events, with betting firms offering "free Christmas bets." The number of specialist clinics for gambling addiction has nearly doubled to 15 in a year, but the NHS is struggling to meet the demand, as referrals have almost tripled. The clinics offer psychological help for issues like mental health problems and relationship breakdowns. The NHS is calling for gambling firms to be more responsible.

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