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

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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