Horse racing is 'gateway to gambling addiction' for many says leading campaigner
Hussain Vorajee is an anti-gambling campaigner. He is concerned that the Cheltenham Gold Cup will turn vulnerable punters into gambling addicts. Mr Vorjee was speaking at an event in London. Paul Merson and Peter Shilton called on the Government to look at the industry's relationship with sport. The results of a review of the 2005 Gambling Act have been delayed until May. The group of 30 people who lost millions to gambling are campaigning for a clampdown on betting industry. They believe it preys on vulnerable young people. Ex-Arsenal player Paul merson has been a gambling addict for 35 years.
