Nick Clark
Local Democracy Reporting Service
GoogleA gambling addict has claimed he was allowed to spend £100,000 at a bookmakers before staff intervened.
John said he visited the College Town branch of Coral in Berkshire up to three times a day for a year – and had even told staff he had blocked himself from gambling online.
But despite rules that state shops must step in if they think a gambler is at risk, the 40-year-old said he was allowed to keep betting.
Coral was approached for comment.
“I don’t feel I have to wake up every morning and spend my money. But when I do gamble, I gamble heavily.”
Since moving into the area in December 2022, John said he had spent…
