A former gambling addict has lifted the lid on his destructive habit, revealing that he often blew his entire monthly paycheck within 48 hours.
Adam Wood, 24, started gambling at the age 16, with small bets placed on football matches.
But while this seemed harmless at the time, it ended up being the first step on a devastating journey of addiction that would result in debt collectors turning up at his front door.
At the age of 18, Adam began betting on horse races and managed to find some good luck – winning 450 at one of his first outings.
So, he carried on, and the frequency of his bets started to get out of control.
At first, it seemed to be going well, but his bets were starting to increase in number and eventually, his winning strea…
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