​Thomas, Julia, Gabriela and Peter talk honestly about how poker machine addiction has affected their lives and how they have moved on. Each vodcast goes for around three minutes. Just click on the screen to play. 

Thomas

“I became very good at lying... extremely good at lying. And that scared me.”

“if someone is gambling at the moment, my advice would be that there is support, there are a lot of people who won’t judge... there is a way out”

Tom has a blog – Cyenne – devoted to gambling reform and problem gambling awareness. 

Julia

“... my morals went out the door. It was all about the pokies ... and I lost everything.”

“the fact that I have stopped playing and helping others... is the best thing that has ever happened and I am completely there for all my family”

Gabriela

“... it ripped every good part out of me and made me this person that was just very ruthless and irresponsible.”

“I’ve changed to the point where they won’t be an issue for me anymore”

Peter

“The biggest problem for me was who she became, the secrecy...”

“I am extremely proud of what she has been able to achieve”

Gabriela’s husband talks about her poker machine addiction.

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