According to addiction experts, this is a significant issue for people who are in recovery.
There are reports of gambling addicts trying to cancel an app or gambling service on their phone and while they are on hold they are getting offered free bets.
Dr Colin O’Gara, Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services at St John of God Hospital joined the Last Word to discuss.
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