A problem gambling support advocate is sounding the alarm about a surge in addiction stemming from online gambling.

Carey Murphy, who founded the Compulsive and Problem Gamblers Society, says increased access to digital gambling platforms is having an impact on young people.

And Murphy knows full well the effects of gambling addiction.

“The casino opened and it just blew my world apart,” he said.

Murphy is open about how he overcame gambling addiction years ago and started his non-profit group to help others.

His concern now is growing online access to gambling.

“It’s starting to grow exponentially because there’s no brick and mortar involved. You don’t have to get dressed up and go out,” he said.

He’s launching a program to explore the dangers of online gaming and is speaking dir

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