The article highlights Tracy O'Shaughnessy's mission to end gambling advertisements after her husband's gambling addiction resulted in severe financial and emotional distress. She describes the normalization of gambling ads as harmful for those affected, with an emotional toll impacting mental health. Tracy represents GamLearn, a charity supporting individuals facing gambling-related harm. She attended an event to promote Haringey's membership in the Coalition to End Gambling Ads, advocating for a national ban on such advertising to protect vulnerable individuals in the community. Haringey has a significant number of licensed gambling establishments and many residents experiencing gambling harm.
"We are dealing with a predatory industry here, they are putting money over lives."
"Gambling ads are normalised and as an affected other, I find it really triggering. I sit there and I think it's not fun, it's ruined my life."
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