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Paul Merson: Football, Gambling & Me

A retired soccer star embarks on a journey to conquer a lifelong struggle with addiction, seeking redemption and a chance at a new beginning.

Paul Merson, a former footballer, shares his personal struggle with gambling addiction, including massive losses and a brain imaging study that shows only gambling brings him joy. He meets others whose lives were devastated by the gambling-related suicide of a loved one, highlighting the alarming issue of bookmakers profiting from people with addiction, leading to catastrophic consequences.

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Paul Merson opens up about gambling addiction

Paul Merson opens up about gambling addiction

Info about Paul Merson: Football, Gambling & Me

Studio(s): BBC

Originally Released: United States, Oct 11, 2021

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, Sport