Mother-of-two Julie Martin, who lives in Essex, welcomed some of the government s proposals, but called for a clampdown on gambling advertising and better checks to protect young people.
Bylent Bill Troshupa, 53, became erratic and angry after losing thousands betting 12 hours a day through the pandemic with firms including William Hill and 888.
Ministers were told to buck up and deliver on gambling reform after a Daily Mail audit revealed the devastating toll of betting addiction (36 victims pictured).