Gambling addiction saw man lose £200k before he turned his life around
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Will Halstead lost more than £200,000 in gambling. He was addicted to gambling for 12 years. His relationship with his parents broke down because of it. After repeated relapses, he contacted the gambling controls service Gamstop. It was the catalyst for a major turnaround. Now he works as a project coordinator with the group therapy project GaMHive. He is 33. The charity helped him to change his lifestyle. They also helped to improve his mental health. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90, visit a local Samaritan branch or click here.
Gambling addiction saw Will lose £200k before he turned his life around. He has written a book, 'A House in the Countryside: Living Gamble Free and Happy'. He believes that writing down what he feels is a form of therapy. He also believes spending time doing things he likes is beneficial.
Gambling addiction saw Will lose £200k before he turned his life around. He has since healed the relationship with his mum and is trying to make amends for his selfish behaviour in his twenties. He is grateful to be where he is now. His closest friends were shocked by the depth of his addiction.
Gambling addiction saw Will lose £200k before he turned his life around. He wants to work with organisations like Greater Manchester Combined Authority to include lived experience in their campaigns. Will is endorsing the GMCA anti-gambling harms campaign. It is being delivered during the 2022 FIFA World Cup across a range of digital and outdoor channels. It will include billboards around the city-region and posters on the Metrolink network. In a UK-first, the campaign moves beyond the typical narrative of ‘responsible’ gambling and personal responsibility.
