Stacey thinks one of the reasons women are reluctant to talk about gambling is because few female celebrities have spoken publicly about it. It’s a multi-billion-pound industry that knows exactly what it’s doing.” “It’s only now, with fresh eyes, that I can see how so much of the gambling industry is aimed at women, with ‘pink’ bingo and female characters in online gambling games. “It was two full years after my rehab retreat before I actually opened up about my own addiction. They simply don’t know where else to turn. Stacey, from Chesterfield, Derbys, said: “I get 40 to 50 messages every day from women gamblers asking for help. Now in recovery, and with the help of Gamban software blocking gambling apps and websites on her phone, Stacey openly talks about her journey on TikTok – using the handle Good Girl Gambler. “It wasn’t easy, but the counsellors didn’t make me feel ashamed.” “I came to understand my triggers, accepted my addiction and developed tools to help me recover,” she said. Three years ago, Stacey contacted Gordon Moody and went on a four-day rehab retreat which she says “changed everything”. With support from her mum, Stacey started attending Gamblers Anonymous groups, but said: “Everyone there seemed to be a middle-aged man. Woman loses £500,000 after jackpot win as life descends into 'hell on earth'
