# Stephen Bunting gambling addiction and memoir

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/stephen-bunting-gambling-addiction-and-memoir
> Updated: 2026-09-10T16:38:03.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

English professional darts player Stephen Bunting has disclosed a severe gambling addiction involving online slot machines that resulted in £90,000 of debt. Bunting noted that the scale of the financial crisis only became clear after his partner reviewed his bank statements, leading him to consider leaving his professional career for conventional employment.

To address the addiction, Bunting sought assistance from a psychotherapist and a hypnotherapist approximately five years ago. He continues to use hypnotherapy to manage his struggles, particularly during major tournaments.

Bunting has since released his debut memoir, titled ‘Bulletproof’. The book is described as an 18-month project providing an authentic look at his life, including his personal struggles with debt and his commercial ventures.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Stephen Bunting releases debut memoir ‘Bulletproof’

Professional darts player Stephen Bunting has released his first memoir, ‘Bulletproof’, detailing his career and personal struggles, including past gambling debts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stephen-bunting-releases-debut-memoir-bulletproof

### 2026-09-09: Stephen Bunting reveals £90,000 gambling debt and addiction

Professional darts player Stephen Bunting has opened up about a past gambling addiction involving online slots that resulted in £90,000 of debt and nearly ended his career.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stephen-bunting-reveals-90000-gambling-debt-and-addiction

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