18. Young People Gambling | Craig & Verity from Gamcare

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Hold or Fold

National Prison Radio

25 episodes

2 weeks ago

A podcast for anyone who has suffered from gambling related harm. 'Hold or Fold' explores the 'hidden addiction' that is gambling with a keen eye on how this affects those with experience of the Criminal Justice System.Your hosts Ben & Steve both spent time in prison as a direct result of their gambling addiction - On Hold or Fold they share the stories of people who, like them, have been taken to the brink by gambling. You'll hear how gambling took a hold of people's lives, the dark places this led them to and how they were able to embark on the road to recovery.This is part of the 'Life After Prison' podcast network from the multi-award winning 'National Prison Radio'

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18. Young People Gambling | Craig & Verity from Gamcare

Hold or Fold

39 minutes 24 seconds

7 months ago

18. Young People Gambling | Craig & Verity from Gamcare

The number of 11-17 year olds showing signs of problem gambling has doubled over the past year. As technology improves, young people are exposed to gambling a lot more frequently through social media, sporting events and online activity.

On this episode, Ben & Steve are joined by Craig & Verity from Gamcare to discuss the scale of the issue, why the figures are increasing and what can be done about it.

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This episode is hosted by...

Ben Jones & Steve Girling

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