Youssef, 31

No more betting on luck

Then

Youssef spent his nights on casino sites. Once he won five thousand euros and lost it all again within two days. He sold his car and lied to his family. He didn't dare open his mail anymore.

The turning point

His brother dropped by unexpectedly and saw the pile of overdue notices. Youssef told him everything. His brother said: we'll solve this together, but you have to stay honest. Youssef signed up for self-exclusion and installed blockers on all his devices.

Now

Youssef hasn't gambled in two years. He has a payment plan and is on schedule. He learned to cook and invites his brother over every week. He says: the biggest win is that I sleep at night again.

“Make gambling hard for yourself. Blockers help in weak moments.”

The people in these stories are fictional. Their experiences are based on what many people in recovery go through.

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