Help Available To Prevent Gambling Problems, Says John Hartson

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John Hartson thinks the "tools" are in location to prevent gambling practices becoming unhealthy addictions.


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


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


"There is assistance there. It became a for me. The message is and the targets for me are to stop people getting to where I was because we're providing tools and we're providing an opportunity if the betting does get out of control, there is aid, there's access - you can ban yourself from your local bookie, you can take yourself off the internet if you gamble online.


"There are people out there, problem bettors, and we put the check in location that if the betting is impacting your home life, your individual life, your health then there are locations, there are signs and there is lots of suggestions.


"There are scenarios now and puts where people can resolve that and ended up being accountable bettors."


Several players in Scotland have actually served restrictions for breaking gambling guidelines and club authorities are likewise forbidden from placing bets on football matches.


"I'm not here as a former addict informing people to stop betting," included Hartson. "I am here to help people not to get to where I was.


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


"We're not magicians. It's not a magic wand. If individuals desire to stop, they will seek aid. If people do not want to stop, then they just merely will not."


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