Help Available To Prevent Gambling Problems, Says John Hartson

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5 November 2018


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John Hartson believes the "tools" are in place to avoid betting practices becoming unhealthy addictions.


Former Celtic and Wales striker Hartson has formerly spoken about his gambling dependency and is supporting a brand-new campaign by Scottish Professional Football League sponsors Ladbrokes that motivates responsible wagering.


"I'm abstinent for seven years," stated the 43-year-old. "I plan to remain clear of gambling. That is my option. It's everything about an individual option. Life is everything about choices.


"There is help there. It became a serious problem for me. The message is and the targets for me are to stop people getting to where I was because we're providing them tools and we're providing a chance if the gaming does get out of control, there is help, there's access - you can ban yourself from your regional bookmaker, you can take yourself off the internet if you bet online.


"There are people out there, problem gamblers, and we put the check in place that if the wagering is impacting your home life, your personal life, your health then there are locations, there are signs and there is great deals of guidance.


"There are circumstances now and places where individuals can fix that and ended up being responsible gamblers."


Several gamers in Scotland have actually served bans for breaking gaming rules and club authorities are likewise forbidden from putting bets on football matches.


"I'm not here as a previous people to stop gambling," included Hartson. "I am here to help people not to get to where I was.


"It's not for me to tell people to stop betting. People won't listen to me. If individuals want to gamble, they'll bet.


"We're not magicians. It's not a magic wand. If people desire to stop, they will look for help. If individuals don't want to stop, then they just merely won't."


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