Gambling addiction in the armed forces

Up to 15 hours a day, placing bets 10 times his wage.

A serving member of the armed forces has told File on 4 Investigates that a gambling problem is easy to hide in the military.

Paul, not his real name, started gambling illegally at 16 at the bookies but it was in the forces he says he lost control of his addiction.

The Ministry of Defence says it has support at “every level” of the armed services and is looking to provide more help.

“Being in a block on your own, it was a perfect storm for it if you’re gonna do it, you’ve got your phone, you got wi-fi, no-one could see what you’re doing.”

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