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Emma Birchley
Sky News correspondent who researched gambling harm among ethnic minority communities and provides journalistic context and analysis in the episode.
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Dec 10, 2025
• 15min
Gambling addiction: The struggle for support
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Kiki Marriott, a former gambling addict and peer mentor, shares her harrowing journey from addiction to recovery. She reveals how she began gambling as a teen and how it spiraled into a life-threatening problem, exacerbated by stigma and shame in her community. Emma Birchley dives into research showing why ethnic minorities face greater harm from gambling yet seek help less often. Together, they explore cultural barriers to treatment and the importance of reaching out for support, alongside Kiki's inspiring transformation and commitment to helping others heal.
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