'William Hill could've saved our son from suicide - gambling industry needs to be held to account'
My London
A coroner found William Hill failed to intervene in a gambler's addiction, contributing to his suicide, and called for industry accountability.Summary
An inquest into the death of Gareth Evans, a 40‑year‑old from Croydon, found that his gambling disorder and depression contributed to his suicide in November 2021. Although he had self‑excluded from online gambling via GAMSTOP and complained to William Hill about his mental health, the betting shop staff failed to intervene despite his frequent visits and large cash withdrawals. Assistant Coroner Adela Williams concluded that William Hill had taken insufficient steps to prevent harm, prompting a Prevention of Future Deaths report and highlighting industry‑wide failures, while Gareth's family urged greater awareness of gambling addiction.
(Source：My London)