The destructive grip of problem gambling – recovering addicts tell their stories

For many of us - years ago - gambling was what we did on Grand National day...

Queueing in a smoky bookies to put on a few quid. And whether we won or lost, we didn't darken that door until the same day next year.

Many bookies nowadays look more like upmarket coffee bars - AND there's dozens of ways to gamble - as you sit in your armchair.

What starts out as a harmless flutter, can, however, quickly descend into something that takes over your life.

Last night Vinny spoke to former GAA star Oisin McConville, Matt Zarb-Cousin, who lost over £20,000 on gambling machines, and Jim from Gambler Anonymous.