At the depths of Sam’s addiction, they were unable to pay rent or bills
After being nearly £30,000 in debt due to a gambling addition, Sam was able to put in the hard work and is now debt-free. To mark Safer Gambling Week, Sam opened up on their story urged others to take that very first step to getting help but admitted it’s one of the hardest things to do.
Sam, from Merseyside, said: “If you have a gambling problem, I urge you just to speak to someone. Making that first step is really hard, but once someone knows, they’re there beside you.
“They want to help you. And just having that one person – it’s such a big step, but it’s the most…