When Ray first started betting, his gambling was enjoyable and he felt the winning streak would last forever.
But after a few big wins, his luck ran out. He started chasing winners and increasing his bets to cover what he’d lost. He started to lose interest in spending time with his friends and family, and even took days off work so he could gamble more.
When Ray started missing bill payments and incurring fees, there was less money for his family each month. This started to place even more of a strain on Ray’s home life and he felt guilty about the impact his gambling was having.
Realising something had to change, Ray got in touch with a local gambling addiction charity for help. Part of their advice was to find out what tools and support Ray’s bank may be able to offer.