I lost my job and now I’m hooked on Instant Win Games on the National Lottery app
DEAR DEIDRE: I HAVE got a gambling problem with the Instant Win Games on the National Lottery app.
Last month I was made redundant and I’m heading into debt I can’t afford.
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I’m a man aged 29 and was working in retail. I don’t drink or go out much but got into doing the Lottery.
But whenever I have any money now I spend it all in a day playing all the games.
That’s money I can’t afford now I’ve no wages. I feel so stupid and I’m nervous of telling anyone, but I know I need help.
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DEIDRE SAYS: You are not alone. Up to 1.4million people are thought to have a gambling problem in this country – and it has got worse during lockdown.
But there is improved support around.
You can begin with GamCare (0808 8020 133 gamcare.org.uk).
There’s live chat through its website, along with information about self-excluding and blocking software that includes Gamblock or Gamban.
Get into something like running, which will help give you a safe and more healthy buzz.
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