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Study Links Menstrual Cycles to Increased Gambling Urges

1/8/2026

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Abbie Harvey and Kiki Marriott, former gambling addicts in the UK, report that urges intensify during phases of their menstrual cycles.
Abbie Harvey lost more than £20,000 to gambling at night or while driving.
Kiki Marriott experienced suicidal thoughts linked to gambling, which worsened before her period.
The Gordon Moody gambling harms charity notes rising female gambling addiction while researching hormonal fluctuations' link to gambling.

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Abbie Harvey and Kiki Marriott, former gambling addicts in the UK, report that urges intensify during phases of their menstrual cycles.
Abbie Harvey lost more than £20,000 to gambling at night or while driving.
Kiki Marriott experienced suicidal thoughts linked to gambling, which worsened before her period.
The Gordon Moody gambling harms charity notes rising female gambling addiction while researching hormonal fluctuations' link to gambling.