Taking The Big Step to end gambling advertising and sponsorship in football
William Halstead explores how long-distance walking is helping him with an addiction to gambling, and its link to professional football
Read moreDetailsWilliam Halstead is a writer from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. He initially worked in finance for many years after leaving college, before turning to writing and blogging as result of a gambling addiction and mental health battle. His first work ‘A House in the Countryside’ was published in February 2022. As well as writing, he works for various groups in helping people affected by gambling harms.
William Halstead explores how long-distance walking is helping him with an addiction to gambling, and its link to professional football
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