The Bet
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Gambling's a thrill. A win feels incredible. But gambling also has a dark side. Finances are ruined, families are torn apart and people become trapped in ways that are almost impossible to understand unless you’ve been there yourself.
The Bet is honest stories, real journeys. Each story is of someone's life in their own words, and reveals how gambling almost destroyed them – and how they found a way out.
Produced for PGF Services by Te Pūrongo Productions.
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Recent Episodes
S1 Episode 6: Ivan
Ivan describes a childhood spent constantly on the move, hiding in the dark from landlords and living in the unpredictable wake of his father’s actions. One moment his father was a superhero who…
S1 Episode 5: Angela
For 30 years, Angela's life was caught in a destructive cycle where methamphetamine and gambling "went hand in hand". This episode is her story of that decades-long journey, which started with her…
S1 Episode 4: Andy
Andy's journey with gambling harm is a story of repeated relapses and hard-won recovery. After his wife discovered his betting, a separation forced him into a "real reality check". He worked…
S1 Episode 3: Mele
In front of over 200 guests at her glamorous 60th birthday party, Mele stood up to share a secret she had carried for most of her life. In this episode, Mele tells the full story behind that…
S1 Episode 2: Sally
For Sally, a woman overwhelmed by the "black noise" and pressures of life, an online casino offered a silent escape. What began as a peaceful refuge on the couch quickly became an all-consuming…
S1 Episode 1: Ty
Ty is a student who has navigated both drug and gambling addiction, and her conclusion is startling: gambling was harder to overcome. In this episode, Ty shares how the dopamine hit from online…
S1 The Bet Trailer
Trailer for the new Podcast produced by Te Pūrongo Productions for PGF Services.The Bet is the stories of those who have first hand experience with gambling harm.PGF Services provide free,…
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The Bet has published 7 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Health & Fitness.
The Bet is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 48m.
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