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A Personal Story Of A Gambling Addiction

Derek Morkan a top class sportsman with his county that has endured a gambling addiction for the ...

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10.19 31 May 2021


A Personal Story Of A Gambling Addiction


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10.19 31 May 2021


Derek Morkan a top class sportsman with his county that has endured a gambling addiction for the past 13 years. He has  lined out for his native Offaly for many years while off the field he lost a staggering €800,000 gambling. He joined us on the show this morning to tell Ciara his story.

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