Gambling addiction rising in Japan


Japanese adults are five time more addicted to gambling than other countries, says study.

The study that showed nearly 5% of Japanese adults are addicted gambling also showed rising adult addiction to the Internet and alcohol in a society long known for its tolerance of boozing and its love of technology.

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