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John Hartson thinks the "tools" are in place to prevent betting practices ending up being unhealthy addictions.


Former Celtic and Wales striker Hartson has previously spoken about his betting addiction and is supporting a brand-new campaign by Scottish Professional Football League sponsors Ladbrokes that motivates responsible wagering.


"I'm abstinent for seven years," stated the 43-year-old. "I prepare to stay clear of betting. That is my choice. It's everything about an individual option. Life is all about choices.


"There is aid there. It ended up being a serious issue for me. The message is and the targets for me are to stop people getting to where I was because we're providing tools and we're offering them an opportunity if the gambling does leave control, there is assistance, there's access - you can ban yourself from your regional bookmaker, you can take yourself off the internet if you gamble online.


"There are people out there, issue gamblers, and we put the signs in location that if the betting is affecting your home life, your personal life, your health then there are locations, there are indications and there is lots of advice.


"There are scenarios now and positions where people can fix that and ended up being accountable gamblers."


Several players in Scotland have actually served bans for breaking betting rules and club authorities are also restricted from placing bets on football matches.


"I'm not here as a former addict telling people to stop gambling," added Hartson. "I am here to help individuals not to get to where I was.


"It's not for me to tell individuals to stop gambling. People will not listen to me. If people want to gamble, they'll bet.


"We're not magicians. It's not a . If people want to stop, they will seek help. If people do not wish to stop, then they just simply will not."


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