Addiction charity warns of high cost of Christmas for gamblers

Wednesday, 21 December 2016 00:00

A charity is warning the price of Christmas could be high for those who gamble.

Motiv8 helps people struggling with addiction - it says often gamblers turn to the pastime to try and find money to cover the cost of the festive period.

People are being urged to remember that Christmas is just one day and gambling could end up costing you and your family more than expected.

Motiv8 offers a free and confidential advice and can be contacted on 627656 or at motiv8@iom.com.

Thea Ozenturk is the director:

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