Gambling debt
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If you can't call it a day before your luck turns, read on.
Background
Lottery scratch cards and slot machines are a big draw among 18-24 year olds, though online casinos are proving very popular.
The appeal is in thinking you might win, though ultimately it's the gambling industry that cleans up. Check out the odds:
- Winning eight quid on a fruit machine: 600 to 1;
- Scratch card jackpot: 2.57million to 1;
- Lottery jackpot: 14.5 million to 1;
- Football pools win: 7.5 million to 1.
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