Gambling Addiction PODCAST #21: 'Kickin' The Punt' - Ben Hamilton's Story

The Invisible Addiction

Hello & Welcome to Series 4 of The Invisible Addiction Podcast!

We are joined by Ben Hamilton, founder of Kickin’ The Punt, who shares his moving gambling addiction story with us. Ben speaks with refreshing honesty and offers up inspirational advice and tips for people in recovery.

‘Always remember your life is a lot better without gambling’ – Ben Hamilton

We are also joined by Matt Blanks, service manager of Peer Aid, a new peer support service for those affected by gambling harms.

‘There are other people out there like you that have had similar experiences’ – Matt Blanks

Thank you so much for listening.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Ben Hamilton (Part 1)

24:41 Matt Blanks

44:35 Ben Hamilton (Part 2)

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LINKS

Kickin’ The Punt Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/59648...

Peer Aid

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidPeer

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With very special thanks to the sponsors of this episode, TalkBanStop and Betknowmore UK.

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TalkBanStop is a partnership between GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP to help anyone experiencing gambling harms to start their recovery journey.

Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/talk/

National Gambling Helpline (Open 24/7): 0808 8020 133

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Betknowmore UK are a UK charity helping people take back control of their life from gambling. Betknowmore UK was established by individuals with lived experience of gambling harms, who now use that insight and knowledge to help others.

Website: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Betknowmore