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ByDan Whitworth +Money Box press reporter
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The charity Samaritans has actually come in for criticism over its relate to the Paddy Power Betfair.
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Samaritans says it will also assist it continue its work "to attempt to decrease the number of deaths by suicide".
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"Appalling"
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"At finest this is distasteful and at worst it's appalling," she stated.
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"When you see them [Samaritans] aligning themselves to a market with a reputation for being accountable for suicides through dependency to gaming - it troubles me.
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You can hear more on BBC Radio 4's Money Box program on Saturday at 12pm or listen once again here.
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Gambling companies see substantial increase in complaints
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12 August 2019
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