Patrick Foster is a former professional cricketer, insurance broker and school teacher whose life was shattered by a pathological gambling addiction that brought him to the verge of taking his own life in March 2018.

Now, a few years into recovery, Patrick is the Director of Educational Programmes for EPIC Risk Management, a leading independent gambling harm-minimisation consultancy in the UK and Ireland, specialising in the identification and prevention of problematic gambling. Using his experience, he works with schools, companies and individuals, young and old, raising awareness of the dangers of gambling and gaming. By sharing his own story, he hopes to help others identify if they, or someone around them, are experiencing addiction and inspire them to reach out for help.

He is the author of Might Bite, his brutally honest account of over a decade of pathological gambling addiction to recovery and beyond.

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Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Might-Bite-Secret-Gambling-Addict/dp/147299213X

Instagram: https://instagram.com/patchfoster?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Timestamps:

00:00-00:34 Intro

00:34-04:32 Contemplating Death

04:32-07:14 Stigma Of Gambling Addiction

07:14-09:40 Ivan Toney & Celebrity Addictions

09:40-12:46 The Invisible Addiction

12:46-16:12 Patrick’s First Bet

16:12-20:00 Gambling 2 Million Pounds

20:00-24:40 Increasing The Stakes

24:40-30:28 Borrowing Money To Gamble

30:28-34:48 Losing 50k On One Horse

34:48-39:40 Gambling & Relationships

39:40-44:50 How To Spot An Addict

44:50-48:37 Gambling Adverts

48:37-53:06 Kids Games & Gambling

53:06-55:51 The Problem With Dan Bilzarian

55:51-1:00:00 Educating Children

1:00:00-1:03:04 Where To Find Patrick

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