Problem gamblers are using PayPal to spend up to £150,000 a day

Addiction experts say time lag is being exploited to circumvent bank limits

PayPal has been accused of letting problem gamblers spend up to £150,000 a day, prompting concerns that addicts are using the online payment system to circumvent bank limits.

MPs and gambling experts called for the company to be more responsible to stop people racking up huge debts that could force them into bankruptcy.

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