Loot Boxes; Monzo; Bury FC

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Is there a link between opening loot boxes in video games and problem gambling? Video gaming researcher David Zendle talks about his new study. Bury's shops and pubs are struggling since the football club closed. We discuss how important people going to see football matches is to town centre economies. We find out why listeners are struggling to find their size in Marks and Spencer. And, are banks new gambling blockers really that effective if it's so easy to lend money to customers who are problem gamblers? Monzo's Chief Executive Tom Blomfield joins us. Presenter: Winifred Robinson Producer: Lydia Thomas