Matthew - a gambling addiction story

Matthew Kettell from Sheffield talks about the shame that his gambling addiction brought upon himself and his family. He was close to suicide but ended up going to prison for three years in 2008 after stealing over £300,000 from his company.
He did his time in prison, received help and is now recovering well. Matthew’s message to anyone struggling with gambling is: “There is help out there now so go and make that call - don’t wait until you’ve reached your absolute limit.”
If you’re struggling with gambling addiction or know somebody who is, you can get help from the NHS Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, email [e-mail] or visit www.northernga....

[@spleeeen4it]

Gambling addiction wrecks your health mentally AND physically. The stress on your body is intense.

[@robinacosta1698]

Gambling is a horrible addiction.

[@scrappingdmkstyle]

After prison he cleaned up his life,,, got a job, stopeed gambling..and now hes Happy.. Good luck m8

[@evabrown2035]

Do you gamble?

[@SCzxjk]

IT TAKES YOUR SOUL

[@rarecockneyguvnor4945]

Your a good man, i'm a compulsive gambler and let me tell you its as bad as Drug addiction.

[@rubenera7854]

its worse

[@wilsonalvarez9580]

its worse

[@chickenj90]

gambling has ruined my life

[@wilsonalvarez9580]

same here

[@chickenj90]

@@wilsonalvarez9580 Stay strong brother, give it up. We all think we are the lucky one but it goes south eventually.

[@derekdempsey8506]

Yes no self responsibility and your paying for it now

[@miatrehag6097]

Hope you find a way to turn your life around man, long as you're alive and breathing it's never too late u know

[@BobBob-uv9fq]

Good to hear you have sorted things out ,enjoy your country surround,stick in

[@hardingtutors7934]

DON'T GAMBLE! PERIOD

[@bryce3851]

Easy said then done

[@derekdempsey8506]

​@@bryce3851don't give into temptation

[@liam6488]

Betting shop should be shut all gambling should be shut

[@jakerussell636]

Couldn't agree any more!

[@nunomartins2209]

If casinos etc gets shut people will go betting on ilegal houses etc and that is probably even worst cuz it's hidden

[@TheDameDash]

It’s a billion dollar industry. You can’t shut that down just because some people don’t have self control. It is sad though.

[@liam6488]

@@TheDameDash 👍

[@sandracrawford7495]

I feel your pain it's awful I'm going through it my self hope I can get through this

[@Suziebelle3064]

Thank you Mathew for sharing your story I'm glad your parents supported you and happy to hear your happy now and gamble free. Keep it up.

[@loisc9504]

W

[@loisc9504]

AroseWou wyesyo

[@skhwamaawelani5267]

Gambling is taking my life 😢

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction, you can get advice and support from NHS Live Well, bit.ly/NHS_Live_Well. Across the North of England, you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, emailing [e-mail] or visiting the Northern Gambling Service website, bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@laurajayne4837]

Good on you pal. Turn your life around... keep away from those places. There are big trouble.

[@JarredChaisson]

Amen bro

[@user-cj9zt8ff9n]

I lost like 500 600 yesterday, I lost so much more before, I feel like trash but it’s my own fault, I’m quitting today. If I deposit again I will comment but I’m promising myself it’s over today.

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction or know somebody who is, you can get help from www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/NHS Across the North of England you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, email [e-mail] or visit bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@charlottem162]

God bless you 💕

[@noooname2568]

Anyone else watching this video after they put on their first best and it didn’t win

[@qaisarstudio3052]

I am traying to quit gambling 😢

[@Jam-r7v]

Wprst addiction going the silent addiction

[@HarryTheBootyTerrorist]

hakari never acquired reverse cursed technique but the infinite cursed energy overflowing in hakaris body caused his body to rexfexivly peform reverse cursed technique in order to avoid damage in other words in the 4 minutes and 11 seconds following jackpot hakari is effectively immortal🔥🔥🔥🗣🗣🗣

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction or know somebody who is, you can get advice and support from NHS Live Well, bit.ly/NHS_Live_Well. Across the North of England, you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, emailing [e-mail] or visiting the Northern Gambling Service website, bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@pen2199]

Was gunna say i bet you had no criminal convictions before jail, coz you come across as a decent fella, nice one

[@thomashilditch8991]

Great that you have stopped gambling

[@brandonfiore4683]

Don't drive to the casino today

[@MaximDL1410]

👏🙏

[@stefanosprokopis6974]

You stole a lot of money and I just burnt the toast

[@56acehumo51]

"Nothing will be as bad as gambling addiction...nothing at all".........discovers heroin😮

[@SickSkilz]

Wow. I guess my gambling additction is pretty pathetic. Or maybe ive just been luckier

[@lypft]

If you’re struggling with gambling addiction or know somebody who is, you can get advice and support from NHS Live Well, bit.ly/NHS_Live_Well. Across the North of England, you can also get help from the Northern Gambling Service by calling on 0300 3001490, emailing [e-mail] or visiting the Northern Gambling Service website, bit.ly/NHS-NGS.

[@pugiman1895]

:viral interactive never paid my withdrawals 96 times fansbet a scam join gamstop smarkets groomed me as a child..

[@martinhannes7907]

Well, start up something more productive, invest and earn $2,000 weekly trading in the stock market and forex

[@saardfetner8620]

Gamble the surplus money. Put aside for gambling not stealing or borrowing from others. Be sensible otherwise you must pay for the consequences. No excuse. Nothing to be proud of. Pay for your sin. Very irresponsible person causing so much trouble for others. Keep away from him. Good luck.