Tag Archives: Gambling

Council’s all-clear for second 24/7 gambling addiction centre

Posted on September 21, 2026 by insidecroydon

A Croydon councillor has called on the Labour government to “do the right thing” and act urgently against addictive adult gambling centres, after the council’s licensing sub-committee granted an application for a slot machine shop on Westow Hill in the … Continue reading →

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Coroner rules bookmakers contributed to Croydon man’s death

Posted on July 13, 2026 by insidecroydon

The Coroner’s Court inquest into the death of 40-year-old Croydon man Gareth Evans has found that a gambling disorder contributed to his death by suicide. Gareth Evans was found dead in his flat in Addiscombe on November 3, 2021. He … Continue reading →

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Slot machine operators seek 24-hour licence in Crystal Palace

Posted on February 8, 2026 by insidecroydon

The operators of a gaming centre in Crystal Palace have submitted an application to the council which would enable them to stay open 24 hours a day. Admiral, who run the slot machine shop on Westow Hill, has requested to … Continue reading →

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Role of betting firms to be examined at Coroner’s inquest

Posted on December 18, 2025 by insidecroydon

The role of bookmakers, their shops and inducements to place bets will be considered as part of an inquest into the 2021 death of a 40-year-old man from Addiscombe. The inquest began yesterday at Croydon’s Coroner’s Court in Davis House. … Continue reading →

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