More Young People Need Help for Gambling Addiction


 

More young people need help for gambling addiction – Smartphones and online betting are playing a big part in the rise of young people developing gambling problems, according to gambling advice service GamCare.

 

Stoke winger Matthew Etherington turned to loan sharks to cover gambling debts

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The 32-year-old, who reportedly lost £1.5 million at the height of his gambling addiction, finally went for help when he moved to Stoke early in 2009. "I don't think the payday loans were about when I was gambling otherwise I would probably be one of …
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Stoke City: I'll never get shirty over Stoke's gambling links, says reformed

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But Etherington, who was opening his heart to BBC Five Live as part of their investigation into gambling, does believe the betting industry can do more to help addicts to both steer them away from loan sharks and to conquer their addiction. He says …
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Date Book: Community events in Chilliwack

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22 at the school from 5 to 9 p.m. The event is a fundraiser to help support the school's band trip to a music festival in Edmonton. They are also looking for vendors and crafters for the fair. Tables are … The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide …
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