Stories from players

On this page you will find personal stories from people who have lived with gambling addiction. Each story provides a unique insight into their challenges and experiences. We hope that these stories can contribute to understanding and openness around the topic, and that they can be a source of hope for those fighting for a gambling-free everyday life.

Alexander Holmsve uses his own expensive experiences to help others who have fallen into gambling addiction.

Alexander became addicted to gambling as a child:

I gambled away over 10 million kroner – but the worst thing was losing my family

Man sitting on the couch with gaming headset and controller, playing games. Around him are school books.

From gaming to freedom - a personal story of overcoming internet addiction

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"Geir" was addicted to gambling:

From addiction to control - a story about gambling and the way out

From gaming to recovery - a personal story about the road out of gaming addiction

Lady leaning on the windowsill and looking out the window

From casino winnings to gambling addiction - one woman's fight for a gambling-free life

What started as a prank turned into a double life

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