An online gambler who racked up almost £7,000 in debts is backing new gambling reforms from the Government. David Rixon, 22, started buying scratch cards aged 16 before turning to online casinos.
His gambling became a problem when he was forced to take time off work after a mugging and motorbike accident. David spent his £96 weekly statutory sick pay to play on online casinos and won £17,000.
The former fish and chip bar worker, from Plymouth, then spent his winnings and another £8,000 from several credit cards on a massive booze and drugs bender.
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