An Edinburgh man who lost £60,000 of redundancy pay to his betting addiction has launched a support service to help others who are suffering.
Chris Lee, from Canonmills, has opened up about his troubled past in the hope of inspiring others who may be struggling with a gambling problem.
According to Edinburgh Live, the 54-year-old began betting in 1981 after a 50p flutter returned winnings of just over £4, with his addiction snowballing from there.
A former British Gas worker, Chris would place wagers on any and all sporting events, including football, boxing and horse racing.But he says the real problem arose when mobile/online gambling became available on smartphones.He says the real problem arose when mobile/online gambling was
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