Help Available To Prevent Gambling Problems, Says John Hartson

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5 November 2018


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believes the "tools" remain in location to prevent gaming practices becoming unhealthy addictions.


Former Celtic and Wales striker Hartson has previously spoken about his betting addiction and is supporting a new campaign by Scottish Professional Football League sponsors Ladbrokes that motivates accountable betting.


"I'm abstinent for 7 years," stated the 43-year-old. "I plan to stay clear of gaming. That is my choice. It's all about a personal option. Life is all about options.


"There is help there. It became a severe issue for me. The message is and the targets for me are to stop individuals getting to where I was since we're offering them tools and we're giving them a chance if the betting does leave control, there is assistance, there's access - you can ban yourself from your local bookmaker, you can take yourself off the internet if you gamble online.


"There are individuals out there, issue gamblers, and we put the check in place that if the wagering is affecting your home life, your individual life, your health then there are places, there are indications and there is lots of guidance.


"There are situations now and positions where individuals can fix that and become responsible bettors."


Several gamers in Scotland have actually served bans for breaking betting rules and club authorities are also forbidden from positioning bets on football matches.


"I'm not here as a previous addict telling people to stop betting," added Hartson. "I am here to help individuals not to get to where I was.


"It's not for me to tell people to stop gambling. People will not listen to me. If individuals wish to gamble, they'll gamble.


"We're not magicians. It's not a magic wand. If people desire to stop, they will seek assistance. If individuals don't wish to stop, then they just simply won't."


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