The widow of a man who took his own life after becoming addicted to gambling says more people will die because the regulator is refusing to investigate suicides linked to the addiction.
Annie Ashton is planning legal action against the Gambling Commission after it said it would not investigate or penalise Betfair over the death of her husband, Luke – despite concerns raised about the company at his inquest.
Ashton, 43, said a coroner’s verdict naming Betfair and criticising its safeguarding should have prompted an investigation by the regulator and sanctions. She said she was appalled to receive a letter from the Gambling Commission earlier this month saying it would not be taking further action on his case.
“More people will die…
