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Nearly half of student gamblers are gambling more than they can afford

Nearly half of student gamblers are gambling more than they can afford

The majority of students (60%) had gambled in the past 12 months, although this was a decrease from last year (71%) 
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‘Down the cherry’ – an evening watching greyhound racing

‘Down the cherry’ – an evening watching greyhound racing

Animal rights concerns and declining audiences. We all know the talking points – but what’s watching greyhound racing actually like?
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Manchester students handed free cash to gamble

Manchester students handed free cash to gamble

Would you take £5 cash in hand to place on online bet?
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Students resort to gambling to cover the cost of living

Students resort to gambling to cover the cost of living

New analysis from The Gambling Commission estimates that two in three students gamble – equivalent to 1.2 million people
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Microtransactions: the scourge of the games industry

What are they, and why should you care?
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The science of gambling with Guardian Live

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As part of Manchester Science Festival, the science of gambling explored the psychology and statistics behind casinos, all with a cabaret-style twist
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Ladbrokes: How to really profit off a University Education

A new gambling scheme allows you to place a £10 on your final degree grade
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Manchester student Alexander J. Allison talks about his first novel

Books editor talks to first-time author, and Manchester student, Alexander J. Allison
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