Football stars are blowing millions of pounds on gambling after being wooed by bookies promising a host of freebies and glamour invites, an insider has claimed.
And the whistleblower alleged bosses allowed them to carry on betting even after they had lost fortunes and were showing signs of addicition.
Account managers offer players from across the Premier League VIP incentives such as invites to horse racing, Formula One and top football matches as well as offers of free booze, parties and entertainment packages.
Lifting the lid on the gambling craze sweeping the game, the insider told how one England star bet £500 on his own transfer to a top flight club in a bid to win £5,000.
And a Premier League defender lost £500,000 on mobile …
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