When Your Love Life Is Affected By Gambling

What’s the bet you or someone you know has been affected by gambling? Probably pretty high. Around 3 million Australians experience some sort of gambling harm each year. And 1.2 million Australians are affected by someone else's gambling. And it can have a real impact on your dating or love life.

In today’s episode we speak with Luke Bateman, ex-NRL star turned author, about his past addiction and tips on reaching the other side.

SHOW NOTES:

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Gambling Helpline - 1800 858 858

Gambling Help Online - https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

Luke Bateman IG - https://www.instagram.com/lukebateman_/?hl=en

Luke Bateman Australian Story - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-27/turning-the-page-luke-bateman/106963436

Compulsive Gambling - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-gambling/symptoms-causes/syc-20355178

The Psychology of Gambling Addiction: https://equilibriapcs.com/the-psychology-of-gambling-addiction-why-the-brain-craves-the-bet/

Gambling Disorder Psychology: https://www.reachlink.com/advice/general/gambling-disorder-psychology/