BUZZING· 74%1h 26m·2026-06-22·MoneyA £2 Bet Destroyed The Next 13 Years Of My Life
Patrick Foster is a recovering addict who spent every day for 13 years gambling. It all started with a 2 pound bet... TW: This video contains discussions of suicide and addiction, which some listeners may find distressing. If you are struggling with addiction in the UK: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/…
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