In the area where gambling is "25% more likely to suffer harm,"

People in the West Midlands are more likely to have gambling problems than others in the UK. About 168,000 adults in the region are affected, with Coventry reporting the highest rate of problem gambling.

Bianca Colclough, a former gambling addict, is raising awareness to help others seek support. GambleAware is urging people to speak up about their struggles, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage seeking help.