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<p>While Men are statistically more likely to gamble and suffer from gambling harm, the gender gap seems to be narrowing but does this mean more women are gambling or more women are now coming forward for support?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To ask this question and find out more about the experience of women who have gambled, Ben &amp; Steve welcome Sian and Lisa to Hold or Fold. Sian spent some time in HMP Styal after committing crimes relating to her gambling while an incredible casino win saw Lisa embark on a 16 year gambling journey. Sian &amp; Lisa tell us what drew them to gambling, how this escalated and the additional challenges Women face when opening up about their addiction.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ben &amp; Steve also face up to another listener question in the first ‘Cards on the Table’ of the series as Brendan asks ‘What were your biggest highs and lows while gambling?’</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lisa works with <a href="https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Betknowmore</a> - Betknowmore work tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm. For more on how they can help you if you are experiencing gambling harm or to join them as a volunteer and support their work, please visit <a href="http://www.betknowmoreuk.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.betknowmoreuk.org</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sian works with <a href="https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/gambling-related-harms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beacon Counselling Trust</a> - Beacon Counselling Trust is based in the North West of England and offers free, tailored support and education to those affected by gambling-related harms, including 121 therapy, couples therapy, practical help, and long-term recovery support</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>USEFUL LINKS:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/gambling-related-harms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beacon Counselling Trust</a></li><li><a href="https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Betknowmore</a></li><li><a href="https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/new-beginnings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Betknowmore - New Beginnings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.longfordtrust.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Longford Trust&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://prison.radio/the-longford-lecture-on-the-secret-life-of-prisons/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Longford lecture on ‘The Secret Life of Prisons’</a></li><li><a href="https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/peer-aid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peer Aid&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://gamblersanonymous.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gambler's Anonymous</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reframecoaching.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reframe Coaching</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gamcare</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gambleaware.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gamble Aware</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Call the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...</p><p>📧: <strong>Podcasts@prison.radio</strong></p><p>💬 DM us: <strong>@holdorfoldpod</strong> on Instagram &amp; Twitter (X)&nbsp;</p><p>✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF</p><p>This episode is hosted by...</p><p>Ben Jones &amp; Steve Girling</p><p>You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:</p><p><a href="https://prison.radio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://prison.radio/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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National Prison Radio

12. "For 16 years, I gambled every day" | Women & Gambling with Sian & Lisa

MAR 11, 202554 MIN
Hold or Fold

12. "For 16 years, I gambled every day" | Women & Gambling with Sian & Lisa

MAR 11, 202554 MIN

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<p>While Men are statistically more likely to gamble and suffer from gambling harm, the gender gap seems to be narrowing but does this mean more women are gambling or more women are now coming forward for support?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>To ask this question and find out more about the experience of women who have gambled, Ben &amp; Steve welcome Sian and Lisa to Hold or Fold. Sian spent some time in HMP Styal after committing crimes relating to her gambling while an incredible casino win saw Lisa embark on a 16 year gambling journey. Sian &amp; Lisa tell us what drew them to gambling, how this escalated and the additional challenges Women face when opening up about their addiction.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Ben &amp; Steve also face up to another listener question in the first ‘Cards on the Table’ of the series as Brendan asks ‘What were your biggest highs and lows while gambling?’</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lisa works with <a href="https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Betknowmore</a> - Betknowmore work tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver support services and, through education, create more understanding about gambling related harm. For more on how they can help you if you are experiencing gambling harm or to join them as a volunteer and support their work, please visit <a href="http://www.betknowmoreuk.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.betknowmoreuk.org</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sian works with <a href="https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/gambling-related-harms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beacon Counselling Trust</a> - Beacon Counselling Trust is based in the North West of England and offers free, tailored support and education to those affected by gambling-related harms, including 121 therapy, couples therapy, practical help, and long-term recovery support</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>USEFUL LINKS:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/gambling-related-harms/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beacon Counselling Trust</a></li><li><a href="https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Betknowmore</a></li><li><a href="https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/new-beginnings" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Betknowmore - New Beginnings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.longfordtrust.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Longford Trust&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://prison.radio/the-longford-lecture-on-the-secret-life-of-prisons/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Longford lecture on ‘The Secret Life of Prisons’</a></li><li><a href="https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/peer-aid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peer Aid&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://gamblersanonymous.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gambler's Anonymous</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reframecoaching.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Reframe Coaching</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gamcare.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gamcare</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gambleaware.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gamble Aware</a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Call the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...</p><p>📧: <strong>Podcasts@prison.radio</strong></p><p>💬 DM us: <strong>@holdorfoldpod</strong> on Instagram &amp; Twitter (X)&nbsp;</p><p>✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XF</p><p>This episode is hosted by...</p><p>Ben Jones &amp; Steve Girling</p><p>You can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:</p><p><a href="https://prison.radio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://prison.radio/</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>