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X Factor's James Arthur lost £300,000 on gambling but insists he 'didn't have problem'

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Gambling once left X Factor singer James Arthur up to £300,000 in the red. The 33-year-old, who won the ITV talent contest in 2012, said he “didn’t realise” he was getting into financial trouble after placing a few “big bets” on footie matches.

James insists that he “didn’t have a gambling problem” but said he considered it “a blessing” when he was barred from using mobile betting apps.

His comments will fuel fears about the dangers of online gambling. James, who has previously admitted battling drugs, anxiety and depression, and was injured when he was bottled ­during a night out in 2017, said: “I was like £200... £300,000 in debt.” What is your view?

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