Matthew Gaskell, the Clinical Lead Psychologist of the NHS northern gambling clinics, believes that despite the forced closure of betting shops, online betting poses a significant threat to gambling addiction.

Gambling Commission figures show a drop in the number of betting shops in the country from October 2017 to September last year.

The research looks at overall gambling participation and perceptions in 2016, as well as how people gamble online, the devices they use and the influence of social media.