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'I was £400,000 down' - Former Arsenal star Bendtner opens up on gambling addiction

Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has opened up on the gambling addiction that saw him go £400,000 down in a single night.

The former Denmark international admitted that during a period of injury problems when he was 23, he took to gambling in a bid to recreate the excitement he felt on the field.

Although he felt it was not a problem at the time, he admits that in hindsight it was an issue.

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"At times it could seem like an addiction," he told the BBC. "I always felt I had it under control but that night was the sort of turning point for me.