I feared people would leak my addiction - Shilton
Peter Shilton, the former England goalkeeper, revealed his struggles with gambling addiction, which lasted for 45 years. He feared that seeking help would lead to his addiction being exposed in the media. Now sober since 2015, Shilton has established a charity to assist others facing similar challenges.
- ▪Peter Shilton lost over £1 million to gambling over 45 years before quitting in 2015.
- ▪He has launched a charity called Shiltons' Silverlining to help other gambling addicts.
- ▪Shilton expressed concerns about the stigma of being a public figure while seeking help for his addiction.
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