around a million women in the uk are at risk of harm through problem gambling, according to new research from gambleawa re. the charity is launching a campaign aimed specifically at women, to alert them of the dangers. jon donnison reports. it s never been easier to gamble. 0nline apps are much more accessible than the old high street betting shops. this new research says it s one factor that has seen a sharp rise in the number of women with gambling issues. it estimates as many as 2.5 million british women experience some level of problem gambling. of those, around a million are causing themselves moderate harm, and out of that figure, half a million are experiencing serious harm. no, i ended up having to remortgage my house. then, after i remortgaged my house, i ended up spending that money. and then unfortunately, when the children were 10 and 11, i ended up homeless without anything, and then i ended up in a hostel with them.