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Matthew Etherington, Stoke City's midfielder, has spoken out about his battle with gambling. The ex Spurs player detailed his struggle and the steps he has taken to recover his life. Getting Life 'Back on Track' He reached an all time low as he amassed over a million pounds in debt and reportedly received death threats from debtors. However, Etherington, who has been 'clean' of gambling for some time now, has put his life back on track by attending Gamblers Anonymous over the past six months. "I go twice a week to Gamblers Anonymous in Birmingham," he told the Daily Mail. "You are just meeting like-minded people and you talk about things that can keep you off gambling. It has been a big help. "I had to do something about it - and I've done that. Now I'd like to get on with my life... I would like to think they (gambling problems) are long behind me now. I've got over that and come out the other side." Gamblers Anonymous Forever Stoke are currently negotiating a contract extension for Etherington and the discussions include proposals to siphon some of his salary to pay off remaining debts. Etherington's life may well be looking up now but he has a clear understanding about the nature of addiction. Gambling Anonymous is no short term cure and he says, "I'll do that (attend Gamblers Anonymous sessions) for the rest of my life." Help is Out There for All If you or anyone you know are experiencing an increasing dependence on gambling, we recommend the resources offers by Gamblers Anonymous UK.
Figures just released by the Gambling Commission, the UK's licensing and regulating body, show an increasing acceptance of and participation in gambling. Participation in Gambling The Omnibus Survey highlights that 55.2% of the 7,000 sampled said they had gambled in the past four weeks. Those participating in gambling were more likely to be male and aged over 45. By far the most popular gambling activity was National Lottery with 45.7% purchasing tickets and 10.8% trying their luck with scratch cards. Remote Gambling During 2009 10.5% of respondents reported that they had participated in at least one form of remote gambling. This figure has been steadily increasing year on year since the survey began in 2006, when just 7.2% enjoyed an online flutter. Those participating in remote gambling were also more likely to be male than female, but, unlike traditional gambling, were generally aged 18-44. Public Perception A new element to the survey is the measurement of public perception on gambling. The survey found that 49.6% of the adults surveyed agreed that gambling in the UK is conducted fairly and can be trusted. This percentage was considerably higher among those who gamble. Less than half of all respondents (41.3%) agreed that gambling was associated with criminal activity. The survey demonstrates the growing acceptance of gambling in the UK as well as its increasing popularity.
Last week, debt-ridden Portsmouth FC was given 7 days reprieve to put together a rescue plan for the club. The Premiership side, currently residing right at the bottom of the league but with a proud history spanning back to 1898, has days left to pull off its survival. Just two years since their climactic FA Cup triumph, Portsmouth FC is fighting for its life. A Late Lifeline? Chief executive Peter Storrie has commented publicly that he is hopeful of finding a new owner, which would lead to the immediate settlement of their £11.5m tax bill. The one week extension, which ends on February 17th, was granted by the High Court in response to the news that Pompey has two 'serious offers' on the table. Premiership Ramifications If the club do ultimately meet their demise, the implications will be felt throughout the premiership. It is likely that, with their disappearance from the Premiership, all points gained playing them would be wiped out. This single act would change the current rankings in the World's number one league. Chelsea would lose three points and Manchester United would lose six. This would widen the gap between the two top spot competitors from one point to four. Arsenal and Manchester City would also both lose six points. Betting on Pompey's Future Whenever there is intrigue and drama, the sportsbooks are never far behind. Currently Ladbrokes, amongst others, has Portsmouth listed as favorites for relegation, with odds of 1/20. Sky Bet has put up odds of 1/4 that Pompey will ultimately survive and play out all remaining 2010 fixtures but on a darker note, are offering 5/2 that this struggling club won't see out the season. The financial struggles of Portsmouth and of lower league clubs, who are also facing an uncertain future, is a sign of the times and a sad consequence of the modern, money-centered game.
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The United Kingdom has held its general election for 2010, and the electorate is still none the wiser as to who will form government. And while that may be bad news for democracy and for the national interest, it certainly isn't bad news punters, who get another chance at predicting just who will end up in 10 Downing Street. First, the coalition Last thing's first, and William Hill asks its punters: Will the coalition last? At Will Hill, punters can bet on whether one year from now, the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats coalition government will last. 4/9 odds for 'No', and 13/8 for 'Yes'. Do you feel optimistic? Leadership questions Not surprisingly, the Ladbrokes favorite to form the next government is a Conservative/Liberal Democrats coalition, given that the Tories won the most seats, with a total of 305 from a possible 650. The next most likely scenario is a Conservative minority government, at 5/1, although that scenario probably means that Brits would be heading back to the polls quite soon. Finally, 8/1 odds are being offered on talks between David Cameron and Nick Clegg failing, and the Liberal Democrats opting to form government with the Labour Party instead. Now that Gordon Brown has announced his intention to stand down as Labour leader, he is no longer an outright second favorite to be prime minister on June 6. With David Cameron well ahead at odds of 1/7, Brown sits equal second in the odds with his current secretary for foreign affairs, David Miliband. Nick Clegg is way back equal fifth position, at 25/1. And with the possibility of a minority government looming, the odds of another election taking place in 2010 have firmed to 7/4. A 2011 election is also carrying odds of 7/4.
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