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Radio Leicester,9 mins

Wife from Leicester believes husband took his own life because of gambling addiction

Jimmy Carpenter

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A woman from Leicester has told us she believes her husband took his own life because of a gambling addiction. Annie Ashton has started a petition to get free bets and other gambling incentives banned. Her husband Luke had managed to give up gambling but slipped back after accepting a free online bet – he took his own life four months later. If you, or someone you know, would like advice on debt or gambling - you can find out more at bbc.co.uk/actionline or by calling 0800 01 55 99 8.

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