Gambling addiction has become a growing concern in our society, affecting anyone, regardless of age, gender or background, leading to the Eastern Cape Gambling Board hosting an event at Walter Sisulu University’s Buffalo City campus.
One person who has found out the hard way that gambling is addictive and can get you in court, is Gqeberha law firm accountant Liesel Badenhorst, 44.
Last week, she was convicted of fraud in the Gqeberha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court over the theft of 17 million from trust accounts to feed her gambling addiction.
The court heard how therapy even didn’t work, that she’d always find her way back to gambling dens and casino, AlgoaFM reported.
“Despite imposing a ban on myself on several occasions at both the…
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