'I lost £3m on gambling addiction by blowing £30K a night on football matches'
JJ Glanville lost £3 million to a gambling addiction starting at age 17, wagering up to £30,000 nightly on football.Summary
JJ Glanville, 29, lost an estimated £3 million over eight years due to a gambling addiction that began when he was 17. He initially won £1,000 from a £30 bet, fueling a desire to chase that feeling, but quickly descended into a severe dependency, wagering significant sums – peaking at £30,000 per night – on football matches. Despite being underage, he was able to access gambling websites without age verification. Glanville concealed his losses from friends, who believed he was successful, and lived an extravagant lifestyle in Dubai funded by occasional winnings, which were quickly lost. He eventually sought therapy and Gamblers Anonymous in January 2022, and with the support of his family, cleared his debts and has now been free from gambling for four years, dedicating himself to helping others overcome addiction and sharing his story through an upcoming film.
(Source：The Mirror)