Hi, my name is Callum Bagshaw, and I am the founder of QuitBet – a platform dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of gambling and supporting individuals in reclaiming control of their lives. 

I know firsthand how gambling can take hold of your life. I was a professional footballer, living what many would call a dream life. But behind the scenes, I was fighting a battle that began in my teenage years: a gambling addiction that slowly and quietly took over my life. What started out as occasional bets became a destructive pattern – one that affected my mental health, finances, and relationships. Like many others, I suffered in silence, trapped by the stigma and shame that surrounds gambling addiction. I know what it feels like to lose control, to hide the truth from those you love, and to believe there’s no way out. But there is a way out – and that’s why I started QuitBet. 

QuitBet was born from my experiences. I created this initiative not as a business, but as a mission – to shed light on the realities of gambling harm, and to offer support, education, and a way forward for those struggling. 

Gambling addiction doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life, and the consequences can be devastating. But it is possible to break the cycle – and no one should have to do it alone. 

It’s time to quit the bet – take back your life.