Gambling addict who lost £1m smashes up bookies after bet texts 'destroy him'

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Gambling addict who lost £1m smashes up bookies after bet texts 'destroy him'
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Dad of two Mark managed to avoid placing a bet with the help of his wife and support from Gamblers Anonymous but gave into temptation after getting a text from the bookmakers

A dad who lost £1m to a gambling addiction smashed up a Betfred over a dispute over the outcome of a race - and says betting companies' texts have "destroyed him".

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