ODAAT Gambling Awareness

I interview Matthew Litt, a lawyer who represents gambling addiction clients against the gambling industry. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Gamban is an awesome blocking software for your devices to get rid of access to gambling websites and apps. If you're struggling to stop gambling, this could be exactly what you need to help leave it behind for good: http://gamban.com/getapp Matthew Litt's Information: Matthew Litt has dedicated nearly his entire legal practice to challenging the predatory practices of casinos. He’s appeared on The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, ABC Nightly News with DeMarco Morgan, and Vice TV’s Out of Bounds, and has provided testimony to the state legislatures in Minnesota, Hawaii, Georgia, and Nebraska discussing predatory gambling issues with a focus on problems relating to VIP programs and VIP hosts. Learn more about Matthew on his website www.BettorLawyers.com. Casinos aren’t just offering entertainment — they’re building real-time systems designed to keep people gambling long after they want to stop. In this episode, attorney Matthew Litt breaks down the predatory tactics used by VIP hosts, “free bets,” deposit matches, and targeted inducements that keep addicted gamblers hooked. We talk about how the definition of a “whale” has changed, why responsible gambling messaging fails, how VIP hosts fuel addiction in real time, and what it takes to build a legal case against a casino. Matt shares the inside details of major lawsuits, the evolution of gambling laws, and the truth about why public policy is so far behind the science. If you or someone you love has been impacted by gambling addiction, this conversation will help you understand the industry’s tactics — and why so many people get trapped. Let’s keep bringing the truth into the light, one day at a time. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Harj from @SochTalksPod shares his gambling addiction story. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Gamban is an awesome blocking software for your devices to get rid of access to gambling websites and apps. If you're struggling to stop gambling, this could be exactly what you need to help leave it behind for good: http://gamban.com/getapp Harj grew up in a South Asian household where success meant a prestigious degree, a big job, a German car, and a family by 30. After selling a student social media startup, he suddenly had more money than anyone around him – and a front row seat to extreme wealth. That glimpse of “the next tier” helped pull him into the casino, the bookies, and eventually into a full-blown gambling addiction. In this episode, Harj shares how a £20 night out win spiraled into nearly £100,000 lost in 12 months, years of secret gambling, and more than £250,000 of hidden debt that his wife eventually uncovered on his phone. He talks about gambling in toilets at work, manipulating friends and family for money, and the suicide attempt that left his car destroyed but him somehow alive – and how three words from his young son became the turning point. We dive into the shame and stigma in South Asian communities, why men struggle to open up, and how Harj rebuilt his life, paid off his debts, and found a new purpose helping underrepresented communities talk about gambling and addiction. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living a double life or chasing one big win to fix everything, this conversation is for you. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Christina interviews Josh about his gambling addiction story! 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY In this powerful and emotional episode, Christina from Broke Girl steps in to guest host for Rob on the One Day at a Time Gambling Awareness channel — and she brings a deeply meaningful conversation with her friend Josh. Josh began gambling at just 16 years old, growing up in Oklahoma where casinos line the highways and slot machines feel like a normal part of life. What started as entertainment quickly escalated into a full-blown addiction. By his mid-20s, Josh had experienced financial devastation, homelessness, and the crushing shame that comes with gambling harm. At one point, he was secretly living inside the warehouse of his corporate job, sleeping under his desk at night and pretending everything was fine during the day. Josh opens up about how stigma — especially among young men — keeps so many people from asking for help. He also shares how being part of the queer community shaped the way he viewed success, identity, and perfection, making it even harder to admit he was struggling. But everything began to change when one coworker discovered the truth and showed him compassion instead of judgment. That moment of connection became the beginning of his recovery journey. Today, Josh has over four years free from gambling. He moved across the country to New York, rebuilt his life, developed new passions, and recently got engaged — something he once believed he didn’t deserve. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Kiki shares her brave story of recovery from both gambling and cocaine addiction. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Gamban is an awesome blocking software for your devices to get rid of access to gambling websites and apps. If you're struggling to stop gambling, this could be exactly what you need to help leave it behind for good: http://gamban.com/getapp When Kiki used cocaine, she had to gamble. Scratch cards, online bingo, slots – it didn’t matter, as long as it shut her brain off. What started as a way to escape pain turned into a devastating cross addiction to gambling and cocaine that nearly cost her life. In this episode, Kiki shares how her gambling began at 16 with scratch cards, escalated after a miscarriage into online bingo and high-speed slot games, and eventually left her isolated in a dark room, pawning her belongings, borrowing and stealing money, and living on one meal a day. She talks about sitting at a train station planning to end her life, the letters she wrote to the train driver and passengers, and the moment she decided to call GamCare instead. Kiki also opens up about rebuilding the relationship with her daughter, going through rehab at Parkland Place in Wales, joining Gamblers Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous, and finding support through Bet No More and Epic Restart Foundation. Today, she’s 17 months clean from both gambling and cocaine, working as a peer mentor and speaker, and fighting to bring more ethnic minorities – especially Black women – into gambling recovery spaces that often don’t reflect their experiences. If you’re struggling with gambling, cocaine, or both, you are not alone. Recovery is possible and you deserve help. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview Mark K about his gambling harm story and the work that he's doing to help others still struggling. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Gamban is an awesome blocking software for your devices to get rid of access to gambling websites and apps. If you're struggling to stop gambling, this could be exactly what you need to help leave it behind for good: http://gamban.com/getapp About Mark: my name is Mark Kempster and I am a recovering gambling addict and now passionate gambling reform advocate here in Australia. I went through a 10yr addiction throughout my 20's and early 30's and loss around 100k across that time. I now work with the Alliance for Gambling Reform here in Australia and am part of a national campaign to get gambling advertising banned here in Australia. Link: https://www.agr.org.au/ Mark grew up as a fun-loving, sporty kid in Australia. By his early 30s, he felt like a broken shell of a person, lucky to still be alive. What happened in between was a decade-long gambling addiction fueled by sports betting, horse racing, and an Australian culture where having a beer and a bet after the game felt completely normal. In this episode, Mark shares how he started betting around 16 in local footy clubs, how sports betting apps exploded in Australia in the late 2000s, and how having “a bookie in his pocket” turned $10 pub bets into an addiction that cost him over $100,000. He talks about waking up and checking his bets before saying good morning, gambling all day at work on his phone, being bombarded with gambling ads and inducements, and becoming an angry, distant, dishonest version of himself. Mark also opens up about missing the first two years of his son’s life mentally, the Cox Plate and AFL grand final day where he lost $3,000 chasing losses, and the next morning when his partner discovered his betting history on their son’s second birthday. That intervention forced his secret into the light and became the catalyst for change. Today, Mark is five years clean from gambling. He’s working with the Alliance for Gambling Reform, speaking out about Australia’s predatory gambling advertising, VIP schemes, bonus bets, and why this should be treated like cigarettes and alcohol: as a serious public health issue. If you’re in the middle of a sports betting spiral—or you love someone who is—this conversation will show you you’re not alone, and that recovery is possible. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview Lisa Walker about her gambling addiction story. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Gamban is an awesome blocking software for your devices to get rid of access to gambling websites and apps. If you're struggling to stop gambling, this could be exactly what you need to help leave it behind for good: http://gamban.com/getapp Lisa's Link to New Beginnings: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/new-beginnings When Lisa Walker hit a royal flush and won over £127,000 in a UK casino, everyone told her it would be life changing. They were right, but not in the way anyone expected. That jackpot pulled her into a 16 year gambling addiction that took her house, her savings, and left her homeless with her two children. In this powerful conversation, Lisa shares how early arcade games and fruit machines as a child set the stage, how fixed-odds betting terminals and trips to Las Vegas accelerated the spiral, and what it felt like to lose roughly half a million pounds over the years. She talks about the shame, secrecy, and stigma women face around gambling, why she felt ignored when she asked for help, and the day she finally walked into Gamblers Anonymous on April 2, 2018 and everything changed. Today Lisa works with Bet No More UK and runs New Beginnings, a women-only program supporting both people with gambling problems and those affected by someone else’s gambling. We discuss online gambling in the UK, aggressive advertising, why women are gambling more in secret, and what needs to change. If you are chasing losses, hiding bets, or supporting someone who is, this episode is for you. Check the description for links to New Beginnings and other support options in the UK, US, and beyond. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview The Gambler's Wife about her story as an affected other of her husband's gambling addiction.🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNYAbout The Gambler’s Wife: I help spouses and parents recover from financial betrayal caused by gambling addictions. Through honest storytelling, support sessions, and a guidebook for financial betrayal recovery, I provide practical guidance and a community for those navigating the fallout and reclaiming their lives.HerLinks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegamblerwifeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegamblerwife8Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578178348272Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegamblerwifeEmail: [email protected] Store (where you can purchase the guidebook and book financial betrayal support sessions): https://stan.store/thegamblerwifeThe gambling addict is affected, but the toll on the spouse and family is devastating. In this episode, I sit down with The Gambler Wife, a content creator and wife of a recovering gambling addict, whose marriage has broken down and is now heading for divorce after years of hidden gambling and financial betrayal. She shares how she discovered tens of thousands of dollars in secret debt, a cashed-out 401k, a hidden home equity loan, and even a bank account and credit card opened in their four-year-old son’s name. Overnight, she had to become a private investigator, accountant, therapist, and full-time mom — while her world was collapsing. We talk about the trauma of financial betrayal, what it really feels like to take over the finances and become the “bad guy,” the pressure of co-parenting with someone who lied and hid debt, and why she says the financial betrayal hurt even more than infidelity. She also explains why she chose to start sharing her story online, the lack of support and clear guidance for affected others, and the financial betrayal support guide she created so other spouses do not have to navigate this alone. If you are the partner or family member of someone with a gambling problem, or you are the gambler who has hurt someone you love, this conversation is for you.🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb

I interview Uri E about his gambling addiction story 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 check out Right Choice Recovery if you need gambling addiction treatmet today! Https:/.rightchoicerecoverynj.com He hit a six-leg parlay at 13 years old and thought he’d found the cheat code to life. Instead, it became a death sentence for his finances, his mental health, and nearly his family. In this episode of the One Day at a Time Gambling Addiction Podcast, Uri shares how a “fun” high school habit in Canada turned into years of chasing parlays, live-betting every game, and eventually losing and winning six figures in a single night on online blackjack and slots. He talks about VIP treatment from DraftKings and FanDuel, free $5,000 reloads every Monday, and what it’s really like to be gambling in the shower, on the highway, and every spare second of the day. Uri also opens up about the moment he knew he couldn’t keep going: maxed-out cards, broken promises to his wife, screaming at his kids after all-night gambling sessions, and the crushing shame of watching his family suffer while he kept chasing losses. He walks us through coming clean to his wife, inpatient rehab, outpatient treatment at Right Choice Recovery in New Jersey, going to his first Gamblers Anonymous meeting, and why deleting the apps, installing blocking software, and self-excluding were non-negotiable steps in his recovery. If you’re struggling with sports betting, online casino, or slots, this story is for you. You are not alone, there is real help out there, and life can get better one day at a time. ⸻ This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview Kate S about her gambling harm story. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 If you're struggling with finances because of a gambling addiction, see if you qualify for free financial counseling through Gamfin: https://gamfin.org/rob Kate grew up in Sydney and first encountered poker machines in everyday social venues, not casinos. A few early wins lit the fuse. Years later, after moving to Canberra, a chance visit to a club while pregnant re-triggered everything during a perfect storm of stress. She burned through $30,000 in a month—money meant to start building the family’s first home. In this conversation, Kate describes the mental torture of preoccupation, why it felt impossible to “just stop,” and how shame was weaponized against her. We unpack the design of pokies and slots, losses disguised as wins, and the illusion of control. We also zoom out to Australia’s massive per-capita losses and the social costs, including crime and intergenerational harm. Her turning point came in 2012 after a life-or-death crisis and a conversation with her child that reconnected her to hope and humanity. From there, Kate rebuilt, became a recovery coach, wrote I Bet I Can Change Your Mind, and launched The Hope Project to educate schools, workplaces, and communities about gambling harm as a public-health issue. If you or someone you love is stuck, you are not broken. This happened to you—and help, truth, and recovery are real. Kate's Resources mentioned: • Kate’s book: I Bet I Can Change Your Mind • The Hope Project (and book link): thehopeprojectaustralia.com.au

I interview @NothingsOffTheTable about his gambling addiction story. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Gamban is an awesome blocking software for your devices to get rid of access to gambling websites and apps. If you're struggling to stop gambling, this could be exactly what you need to help leave it behind for good: http://gamban.com/getapp LJ’s story is what compulsive gambling really looks like: early wins, escalating bets, and a life shrinking to debt, lies, and desperation. He went from turning $200 into $9,000 at 15 to losing hundreds of thousands and still owing hundreds of thousands more. When he lost, there was no way to pay unless he was robbing someone, stealing, or inventing stories to get cash. Each relapse pushed him closer to prison, insanity, and death. In this episode, LJ breaks down sports betting with bookies, hiding addiction behind success, cocaine-fueled gambling binges, a newborn he couldn’t be present for, and the Thanksgiving week when suicidal thoughts forced honesty. Then the rebuild: Gamblers Anonymous, a pressure relief group, 90-day moratoriums, payment plans, lifetime self-exclusion, financial transparency with his fiancée, and finding purpose through service and a recovery podcast. If you think you’re the “exception” who wins, listen to why compulsive gamblers always lose—and how recovery makes life stable again. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. Help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER (US) or your local helpline. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview Kitty Martz about her gambling addiction story. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Check out Right Choice Recovery: https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com Right Choice Recovery Center in Dayton, NJ, is a licensed addiction treatment center offering evidence-based treatment for substance use, alcohol addiction, as well as compulsive gambling. Our clinical team specializes in dual diagnosis care, addressing mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD alongside addiction. We provide intensive recovery programs, with treatment tailored to individual needs. Right Choice Recovery accepts most major insurance plans and is licensed with the state of NJ and also holds a JCAHO accreditation, ensuring accessible, confidential, and comprehensive care across New Jersey. Gambling is being reshaped by phones, prediction markets, and personalized ads—and the harm is scaling with it. In this episode, Rob talks with Kitty Martz, Executive Director of Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery (Oregon), about where gambling is headed and who is most at risk. We dig into the always-on nature of mobile betting, how operators frame “it’s on the player,” why regulation and consumer protections matter, and the social costs communities already feel. Kitty shares why women’s experiences can be different (unpaid labor, safety, accessibility at home), how AI-driven targeting and loot boxes hook users, and why “responsible gambling” means different things for players, operators, and regulators. If you care about prevention, policy, and recovery, this conversation maps the road ahead—and what it will take to change it. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Ben B shares his gambling addiction story and how it cost him his relationship. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY In this episode of the One Day at a Time Gambling Addiction Podcast, Rob sits down with Benjamin Batista, a 25-year-old from Pennsylvania who made his last bet just one month ago. Benjamin’s story captures the heartbreaking truth of how quickly gambling addiction can escalate—from casual poker games with friends to losing thousands on online blackjack. He opens up about the emotional damage that came alongside the financial loss: lying to his partner, hiding debt, and feeling himself transform into someone he didn’t recognize. What makes Benjamin’s story especially powerful is how recent it is. He shares what it felt like to hit a $32,000 win and still lose it all just days later, the final breaking point when his girlfriend left, and how he finally decided to get help. Now in recovery, Benjamin has self-excluded from gambling apps in Pennsylvania, joined weekly support meetings, and is rebuilding his life with the help of his faith, family, and community. He also opens up about how his relationship with God changed through gambling—how anger and desperation eventually turned to gratitude and peace once he started living in recovery. His honesty offers rare insight into the mind of someone freshly out of addiction, showing that recovery isn’t instant—it’s a daily commitment. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of gambling, or you’re watching someone you love struggle, Benjamin’s story is one you won’t forget. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview Daniel Ladik, a professor from Seton Hall that oversees the Seton Hall Sports Poll. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY The Seton Hall Sports Poll: https://blogs.shu.edu/sportspoll/ 🙌 Check out Right Choice Recovery: https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com Right Choice Recovery Center in Dayton, NJ, is a licensed addiction treatment center offering evidence-based treatment for substance use, alcohol addiction, as well as compulsive gambling. Our clinical team specializes in dual diagnosis care, addressing mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD alongside addiction. We provide intensive recovery programs, with treatment tailored to individual needs. Right Choice Recovery accepts most major insurance plans and is licensed with the state of NJ and also holds a JCAHO accreditation, ensuring accessible, confidential, and comprehensive care across New Jersey. About Dr. Ladik: Professor Ladik (known as Dr. Dan-o to his students) is an Associate Professor of Marketing in the Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University. His main teaching and research interests include marketing strategy, personal selling and sales management, servant leadership and web 2.0/social media. Professor Ladik is also the Methodologist for the Seton Hall Sports Poll. Prior to Seton Hall University, Professor Ladik taught for seven years in the Sawyer Business School at Suffolk University in Boston. Professor Ladik earned his Ph.D. in marketing at the University of South Florida in Tampa and holds BS (economics), MA (international marketing) and MBA degrees from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. Sports betting didn’t just arrive — it was normalized. In this conversation with Professor Daniel Ladik of the Seton Hall Sports Poll, we unpack how ads, data-driven targeting, and “VIP” psychology turned gambling into everyday pop culture. We talk vulnerable audiences (kids, teens, college-age), why “gamble responsibly” messaging misses the point, and how parlays, push notifications, and personalized offers keep people in action. We also cover what could change: whistle-to-whistle ad limits, real literacy up front (not just after harm), and building a movement that puts consumers first. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview Tom N about his gambling addiction story 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY In today’s episode, I sit down with Tom N, a recovering gambling addict who made his last bet in March 2023. Born with a physical disability, Tom could only gamble when someone drove him to a casino—until the rise of online gambling changed everything. His story shows how the isolation of the COVID lockdown, the accessibility of gambling apps, and deceptive casino promotions pulled him into addiction. But it also shows the incredible strength of recovery, self-awareness, and faith. Tom’s honesty about relapse, financial loss, and the emotional pain of gambling addiction is powerful—and his message to parents and young people about the dangers of normalizing gambling is something everyone needs to hear. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 20 question quiz to determine if you have a gambling addiction (if you answer yes to 7 or more, you likely have a gambling problem) 1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling? 2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? 3. Did gambling affect your reputation? 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties? 6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? 7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses? 8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more? 9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone? 10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling? 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? 12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? 13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family? 14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned? 15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble? 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? 17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? 19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling? 20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

I interview Dr. Timothy Fong about gambling addiction and what's happening in America. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries Check out Right Choice Recovery: https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com Right Choice Recovery Center in Dayton, NJ, is a licensed addiction treatment center offering evidence-based treatment for substance use, alcohol addiction, as well as compulsive gambling. Our clinical team specializes in dual diagnosis care, addressing mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD alongside addiction. We provide intensive recovery programs, with treatment tailored to individual needs. Right Choice Recovery accepts most major insurance plans and is licensed with the state of NJ and also holds a JCAHO accreditation, ensuring accessible, confidential, and comprehensive care across New Jersey. Dr. Timothy Fong (UCLA Gambling Studies Program) joins me to unpack how gambling has changed over the last 20+ years — from the DSM reclassification of gambling disorder to today’s always-on, app-based betting. We talk about why prevalence estimates are tricky, what “at-risk,” “problem,” and “severe” really mean, and how phones, isolation, and streaming culture shape behavior for teens and emerging adults. We dig into advertising and why it exploded, what regulators permit (and don’t), and why simple slogans don’t move the needle. Dr. Fong explains how sports betting now mimics slots through in-play wagers and same-game parlays, and he offers practical ideas like risk labeling for bets and clearer consumer education. If you or someone you love is struggling, check the resources in the description. And if you want more expert conversations and real recovery stories, subscribe and stick around — we’re building this together, one day at a time. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview Ben Y about his gambling addiction story that led him to prison. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries Ben’s story is a raw look at how gambling addiction builds over time: a father’s blackjack habit, childhood trips to Atlantic City, and early wins that fed an identity of “being the smart one at the table.” We trace his path from Chinese poker in middle school to the poker boom, online gambling, and a devastating descent into theft and prison. Ben explains the brain science of the dopamine hit, how chasing losses hijacks values, and why “I’ll pay it back when I win big” keeps people trapped. He shares the moment everything changed on his 40th birthday, the phone call to 1-800-GAMBLER, state-funded counseling, CBT tools, and the safeguards he uses today to stay honest and protect his family. If you or someone you love feels stuck between shame and the urge to bet again, this conversation offers clarity, practical recovery steps, and hope. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Marissa's gambling story presents some challenges women face in gambling recovery 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries Marissa's Tiktok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblefreegirlera Marissa didn’t care about sports bets—she chased slots. A Super Bowl promo and an $800 win lit the fuse, and the “side hustle” quickly became debt, secrecy, and monthly trigger cycles. In this candid conversation, she breaks down how hormones and stress amplified urges, why telling her fiancé changed everything, and the practical guardrails (paycheck split, no credit cards, shared oversight) that are helping her rebuild. We cover stigma vs. disease, her brother’s five-year self-exclusion, and how sharing daily on TikTok created accountability and community. If you’re a partner or parent of someone struggling—or you’re in the first 90 days yourself—this episode offers concrete tools and hope. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Kurt's story is the wildest gambling story I've ever heard. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries Kurt started gambling before age 11—using video-game skins, offshore sites, and VPNs to play blackjack and roulette in secret. A huge early win hard-wired the chase. By college, isolation, flipped sleep, auto-spins, and nonstop “action” replaced classes, meals, and hygiene. When the money ran out, theft began—then arrest and county jail. Kurt explains why gambling wasn’t about money; it was about anticipation and escape, often numbed by drugs after losses. This raw conversation covers how kids access online gambling through games, why parents often miss the signs, the shame spiral of “I must reach zero,” and the brutal steal–gamble–use loop. Then—reality: rehab with a gambling track, GA, self-exclusion, structure, service, and 1.5 years clean. Today he’s rebuilding, aiming to become a gambling therapist to help the next generation avoid his path. If you or a loved one is on the edge, this episode offers clarity, caution, and hope. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I had no clue that collecting could be as addictive as traditional gambling 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY This video was sponsored by Right Choice Recovery: https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/ About Right Choice: Right Choice Recovery offers a tranquil and healing environment specifically designed to support your journey to recovery. Our facility is more than just a treatment center; it’s a sanctuary where individuals can find peace, healing, and a new beginning. With carefully designed spaces that blend comfort with functionality, our facility sets the stage for transformative healing experiences. About Alyx's company: Collectors MD LLC is a support-based movement for individuals navigating the emotional, financial, and psychological impact of collecting in today’s high-pressure hobby environment. Whether you’re into sports cards, TCG, memorabilia, or any sort of collectible we exist for the moments when the hobby stops feeling healthy—and starts feeling like something else entirely. Founded by collectors, for collectors, we know what it’s like to chase. To overspend. To feel stuck. To love the hobby deeply but still find yourself losing control. We’re not anti-hobby. We are pro-support. And we believe the two can—and must—coexist. Links https://collectorsmd.com https://www.instagram.com/collectorsmd meetings: https://bit.ly/45koiMX https://www.youtube.com/@UClo8AhwbIC-6Anl27w1dC8Q Sports betting and collecting collided for Alyx Effron. What started as casual wagers and nostalgia for sneakers and sports cards spiraled into high-speed cycles of chasing, spending, justifying, and regretting—fueled by live blackjack and modern card-breaking streams that mirror gambling mechanics. Alyx shares three rock-bottom moments around his 2022 wedding and the April 2023 crash that led to self-exclusion, GA, Right Choice Recovery, and a new mission: Collectors MD, a peer-led community helping people collect with intention, not compulsion. We break down how breaks, razzes, countdowns, and dopamine loops hook adults and kids, why there are no real age gates, warning signs for parents, and practical ways to draw the line between a healthy hobby and addiction-like behavior. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources

I interview Nick Ruiz about his gambling addiction story. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Gamfin can assist with budgeting, debt, and rebuilding. If you’re struggling today, you’re not alone—help works, and life gets better. https://www.gamfin.org/rob From Nick: My name is Nick Ruiz, I am a 39 year old who had been addicted to gambling for close to 20 years. I have been clean since 2/15/25. I am a father to two sons. Being sober now for over 7 months now how changed my life in so many positive ways. I now enjoy and appreciate the little things in life. Gambling caused so much stress and chaos in my life. I was unable to sleep, concentrate, be a good father and friend. Every day was about chasing the losses and believing I could get everything I lost back. I’m glad to finally say I’m clean and that horror is now behind me. Nick Ruiz started gambling before he could drive—scratch-offs with his granddad, then illegal trips to local tribal casinos at 14–15. What began as family “fun” became a decade of slot-machine obsession, lies, panic attacks, and financial collapse. In this raw interview, Nick (now a professional wrestler who’s worked with WWE/AEW) details how jackpots lost their thrill, how addiction isolated him from friends and his sons, and the night everything finally broke. With his mom by his side, he self-excluded for life and rebuilt: setting boundaries, rediscovering simple joys, repairing family trust, and finding peace of mind. If you’re chasing losses or terrified of life without gambling, this conversation shows a real path out—surrender, get support, put safeguards in place, and start again. Need financial recovery help? This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview high school statistics teacher Arty Smith about his gambling data analysis curriculum. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries One in five young males are at high risk for problem gambling, a statistic that alarms Colorado math teacher Arty Smith. In this episode, Arty shares how his decades of teaching led him to create a gambling awareness curriculum blending math, data science, and storytelling. We cover why schools are unprepared for this crisis, how short-term wins fuel overconfidence, the role of fantasy sports, and why education—not denial—is the best defense. Arty breaks down the math behind sports betting, the signs of problem gambling, and how communities can protect kids. Together, we explore whether schools should teach abstinence or “responsible” gambling, and why every high school needs this conversation now. About Arty: Website: https://www.abettorlife.com/ Bio: With 30 years of experience working with high school and college students, Arty currently holds a Distinguished Teaching Chair at Kent Denver School, where he teaches AP Statistics and two electives in Data Science. He is a national leader in modernizing the math curriculum to integrate more data, statistics, and probability. He has presented at numerous conferences on the role of data and AI in the classroom. Additionally, he serves as an Academic Ambassador for Tableau and a spokesperson for Just Equations. Before retiring from soccer coaching in 2019, he led the Sun Devils to five State Championships and was named Colorado Coach of the Year eight times. Arty founded the Gambling Awareness Initiative in 2025. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview AJ about his gambling addiction story that all took place before he turned 21. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries 🙌 Get help for a gambling addiction at https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com About AJ: I'm AJ, a college student from New Jersey with a passion for helping others. I work as a behavioral technician, supporting individuals with special needs in developing life and social skills. I’m studying education to become a teacher one day. Making a difference in people’s lives has always been my purpose, but for a while, I lost sight of who I was. Gambling twisted me into someone unrecognizable. I kept it a secret for so long, convincing myself I had it under control while it slowly consumed me. It made me lie to myself and to everyone around me. I lost people I loved, and for a while, I didn’t know if I’d ever come back from it. But I did. Since quitting, my mind is clearer, my heart is lighter, and I’m finally starting to live without the weight of addiction holding me down. I’m rebuilding, learning, and growing every day. This journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s shaping me into the man I was always meant to be. AJ's Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aj.anzaldi?lang=en AJ started on Fliff in high school with a $5-a-day promo, hit an $800 parlay, and believed he’d found easy money. Within months he was depositing paychecks, hiding bets in class, and chasing losses across DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, ESPN Bet, and Fanatics—culminating in an $11,000 casino-session swing and a desperate blank-check attempt that cost him his job and relationships. He made his last bet on November 2, 2024. We unpack underage access, why ads and bonuses hook teens, how isolation escalates stakes, and the habits that rebuilt his life: honesty, self-exclusion, therapy, faith, family, and daily routines. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Recovery is possible—start today. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction.

Colin Brown reveals how gambling nearly cost him his life, and how he turned it around. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY Colin’s site: https://www.gamblingleap.com 🙌 Get help for a gambling addiction at https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 20 question quiz to determine if you have a gambling addiction (if you answer yes to 7 or more, you likely have a gambling problem) 1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling? 2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? 3. Did gambling affect your reputation? 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties? 6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? 7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses? 8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more? 9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone? 10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling? 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? 12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? 13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family? 14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned? 15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble? 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? 17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? 19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling? 20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

I interview Elizabeth T from Illnois about her gambling addiction story. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries Elizabeth T. was on the brink of a pro boxing career when an injury flipped her life upside down and gambling filled the adrenaline gap. What started as family card nights became secret casino trips, risky poker rituals, comps, and a “last bet” moment that forced the truth: abstaining isn’t the same as recovering. In this honest conversation, she shares the shame, the GA meeting that changed everything, and a powerful case for real safeguards—especially for young people—plus why early help matters. If gambling is feeling more like stress than fun, you’re not alone and support is out there. Here's where Elizabeth works as a counselor: https://nicasa.org/program/youth-gambling-treatment/ This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Ex-poker pro reveals how underground games spiral into crime, debt, and addiction. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries Nathaniel Knox went from competitive Magic: The Gathering to underground poker—then into debt, danger, and addiction. He explains how competition, community, and the “get something for nothing” mindset pulled him in, why backing deals trap players, and how crime and predatory lending infect private games. Even when he won big, he couldn’t walk away—that’s addiction. Now he’s rebuilding through school and music. If gambling is starting to feel like stress, not fun, you’re not alone. Help is free and confidential: 1-800-GAMBLER (call/text/chat). Let’s keep getting better together. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 20 question quiz to determine if you have a gambling addiction (if you answer yes to 7 or more, you likely have a gambling problem) 1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling? 2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? 3. Did gambling affect your reputation? 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties? 6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? 7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses? 8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more? 9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone? 10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling? 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? 12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? 13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family? 14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned? 15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble? 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? 17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? 19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling? 20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

Her life was consumed by gambling until recovery changed everything. This is Christina Cook’s story of addiction, resilience, and the strength it takes to heal. 🔗 Follow Christina Cook & The Broke Girl Society: https://www.thebrokegirlsociety.com/ 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries 🙌 Right Choice Recovery: https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/ Right Choice Recovery offers a tranquil and healing environment specifically designed to support your journey to recovery. Our facility is more than just a treatment center; it’s a sanctuary where individuals can find peace, healing, and a new beginning. With carefully designed spaces that blend comfort with functionality, our facility sets the stage for transformative healing experiences. Christina Cook’s 15-year journey through gambling addiction reveals the hidden dangers of slot machines, financial destruction, and emotional escape. What began as harmless entertainment turned into a coping mechanism for divorce, toxic relationships, and her mother’s heart attack — cemented by her first casino jackpot. Christina opens up about debt, isolation, health struggles, suicidal thoughts, and the moment she finally realized she had an addiction. Today, she’s in recovery, celebrating nearly four years clean, and helping women through her Broke Girl Society podcast and support group. If you’re struggling with gambling, you’re not alone. Recovery is possible. Explore Christina’s story, learn practical insights, and find hope in her journey. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Veteran Dave Yeager shares his story of falling into gambling addiction on U.S. military bases. From slots in South Korea to recovery, he exposes the hidden crisis facing service members today. Links to Dave’s socials: Website: https://daveyeager-fallin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fallin_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fallin_podcast/ 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 20 question quiz to determine if you have a gambling addiction (if you answer yes to 7 or more, you likely have a gambling problem) 1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling? 2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? 3. Did gambling affect your reputation? 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties? 6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? 7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses? 8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more? 9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone? 10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling? 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? 12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? 13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family? 14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned? 15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble? 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? 17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? 19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling? 20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

I interview Brianne Doura-Schawohl about her work in the gambling lobbying space and we talk about how gambling addiction is taking over the United States. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY Gambling addiction is a growing public health crisis in America, costing families, communities, and states billions each year. In this interview, Brianne Doura-Schawohl, a national leader in gambling policy, exposes how the gambling industry uses misleading data, underreporting, and “responsible gambling” messaging to downplay the true extent of gambling harm. We discuss the $14 billion annual social cost, the 19% of Ohioans at risk, and the policy failures that allow the industry to expand with minimal safeguards. Brianne breaks down why outdated research is still used to justify legalization, why sports betting ads target young adults, and why federal oversight is missing. This is an urgent look at the hidden costs of gambling — and what must change to protect vulnerable populations before it’s too late. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview Congressman Paul Tonko about his take on gambling addiction, sports betting and the SAFE bet act that he co-authored. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: • HOW TO STOP GAMBLING: A Complete Guide 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?ut... only available in select countries 🙌 Right Choice Recovery offers a tranquil and healing environment specifically designed to support your journey to recovery. Our facility is more than just a treatment center; it’s a sanctuary where individuals can find peace, healing, and a new beginning. With carefully designed spaces that blend comfort with functionality, our facility sets the stage for transformative healing experiences. https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/ Read about the SAFE Bet Act here: https://tonko.house.gov/uploadedfiles... Gambling in America has exploded since the Supreme Court’s 2018 decision, with sportsbooks targeting young people, flooding social media with ads, and introducing micro-betting powered by AI. In this interview, Congressman Paul Tonko discusses the Safe Bet Act, a bill designed to put guardrails on the gambling industry and address the hidden public health crisis of gambling addiction. We cover how gambling operators use marketing to lure in vulnerable populations, why young men are especially at risk, and the alarming link between gambling addiction and suicide. Congressman Tonko shares what reforms are needed to protect families and make this known addictive product safer before it’s too late. If you or someone you love has been impacted by gambling, this conversation is essential. Recovery is possible — but change must happen. Learn how policymakers and advocates are working together to create accountability in the gambling industry.

I spoke to Les Bernal of Stop Predatory Gambling to talk about America’s most neglected major problem. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY About Stop Predatory Gambling: Our mission is to restrict the harmful impact of commercialized gambling on individuals and communities by educating, advocating, and mobilizing to stop the manipulative and predatory practices of gambling operators. Https://stoppredatorygambling.org 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries 🙌 Right Choice Recovery offers a tranquil and healing environment specifically designed to support your journey to recovery. Our facility is more than just a treatment center; it’s a sanctuary where individuals can find peace, healing, and a new beginning. With carefully designed spaces that blend comfort with functionality, our facility sets the stage for transformative healing experiences. https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/ In this powerful interview with Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling, we expose how the casino industry deliberately exploits addicted gamblers to drive massive profits. We discuss the hidden tactics behind online gambling, sports betting, and casino marketing designed to keep players hooked. Les breaks down how government policies enable predatory practices, why gambling addiction is skyrocketing, and what needs to change to protect vulnerable people. If you want to understand how casinos manipulate players and the real cost of legalized gambling, this interview is a must-watch. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Rob Sackowitz from Right Choice Recovery shares his story of gambling, drug and alcohol addiction. and recovery. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY This video was sponsored by Right Choice Recovery: https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com/ About Right Choice: Right Choice Recovery offers a tranquil and healing environment specifically designed to support your journey to recovery. Our facility is more than just a treatment center; it’s a sanctuary where individuals can find peace, healing, and a new beginning. With carefully designed spaces that blend comfort with functionality, our facility sets the stage for transformative healing experiences. In this powerful interview, Rob Sackowitz, owner of Right Choice Recovery, shares his journey through gambling addiction, substance abuse, and alcoholism — and how he turned his life around. From starting to gamble at just 13 to facing arrests, financial ruin, and rock bottom, Rob opens up about the reality of addiction and recovery. We explore the rise of online gambling, its impact on younger generations, and why effective treatment is more critical than ever. Learn about breaking free, finding purpose, and rebuilding your life. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I interview Adam Lyons about his gambling addiction story. He worked as a poker dealer for many years, but ended up bankrupt while traveling around the country feeding his gambling addiction. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY In this podcast, we talk about how Adam would drive for up to 5 hours to gamble, even when battling through the impacts of filing a gambling-fueled bankruptcy. His gambling addiction story is one that I hope you don't relate to, but I did. About Adam: My name is Adam Lyons and I’m a compulsive gambler in recovery and the founder and host of The Modern Meeting podcast. My last bet was February 8, 2022. I started playing poker in college during the poker boom of the early 2000’s and that eventually progressed to casino trips, playing Keno, and heavy amounts of sports betting. After 20 years of chaos, living a double life, and losing hundreds of thousands of dollars, I finally had enough. After the last of my many rock bottoms, I had a spiritual awakening which led me to my first 12-step meeting. Since then I’ve been working the program and sharing my experience, strength, and hope with others. Links: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernMeeting Instagram: https:// instagram.com/modernmeeting?igsh=MTBxcGJneWpwZnBncA==&utm_source=qr Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jMSSKkadnvzbvZl33dzZc Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-meeting/id1779060982 This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

I share the full gambling addiction story that led to me quitting gambling forever 1000 days ago. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 1000 days ago, I stopped gambling because the consequences of a gambling addiction became too overwhelming to justify continuing. Now I share my gambling addiction story in hopes you don't go down the same path that I did. This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 20 question quiz to determine if you have a gambling addiction (if you answer yes to 7 or more, you likely have a gambling problem) 1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling? 2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? 3. Did gambling affect your reputation? 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties? 6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? 7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses? 8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more? 9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone? 10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling? 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? 12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? 13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family? 14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned? 15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble? 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? 17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? 19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling? 20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

I interview Joseph G about his gambling addiction and how he tried using gambling to save his business from the brink of bankruptcy. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries A note from Joseph: Former Business Owner who found himself in a mountain of debt due to a failed business and turned to gambling to try and dig his way out. Ultimately led to an addiction that broke trust within my marriage, caused identity issues, and a world that I didn't know how to live in without gambling. As a father of 2 girls, I knew that I needed to find my way in a healthier manner and be able to operate with some normalcy after gambling. I hope my story helps anyone who may be feeling like they can't do it anymore or like they have no way out. You can and will find your way and ultimately there is Life after gambling that will feel normal, fulfilled, and joyful! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1

Christina Cook of the Broke Girl Society interviews Jaime Salsburg about his gambling story and they discuss the differences men and women face during gambling addiction and recovery. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://link.getevive.app/download?utm_source=odaat&utm_medium=yt only available in select countries Christina's Site: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 20 question quiz to determine if you have a gambling addiction (if you answer yes to 7 or more, you likely have a gambling problem) 1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling? 2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? 3. Did gambling affect your reputation? 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties? 6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? 7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses? 8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more? 9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone? 10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling? 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? 12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? 13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family? 14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned? 15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble? 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? 17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? 19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling? 20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

Christina interviews Bryan about his gambling addiction story that started from turning a $5 lottery ticket into $100,000. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY Christina's Site: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ Bryan's Site: https://www.thedirtbagchronicles.com/ This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://www.getevive.com/ only available in select countries 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 20 question quiz to determine if you have a gambling addiction (if you answer yes to 7 or more, you likely have a gambling problem) 1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling? 2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? 3. Did gambling affect your reputation? 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties? 6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? 7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses? 8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more? 9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone? 10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling? 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? 12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? 13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family? 14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned? 15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble? 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? 17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? 19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling? 20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

Antonio’s gambling addiction began with $1 scratch tickets and spiraled into sports betting, casinos, and emotional burnout. In this raw interview, he shares how gambling took over his life and how he finally found a way out. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 20 question quiz to determine if you have a gambling addiction (if you answer yes to 7 or more, you likely have a gambling problem) 1. Did you ever lose time from work or school due to gambling? 2. Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy? 3. Did gambling affect your reputation? 4. Have you ever felt remorse after gambling? 5. Did you ever gamble to get money with which to pay debts or otherwise solve financial difficulties? 6. Did gambling cause a decrease in your ambition or efficiency? 7. After losing did you feel you must return as soon as possible and win back your losses? 8. After a win did you have a strong urge to return and win more? 9. Did you often gamble until your last dollar was gone? 10. Did you ever borrow to finance your gambling? 11. Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling? 12. Were you reluctant to use "gambling money" for normal expenditures? 13. Did gambling make you careless of the welfare of yourself or your family? 14. Did you ever gamble longer than you had planned? 15. Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble? 16. Have you ever committed, or considered committing, an illegal act to finance gambling? 17. Did gambling cause you to have difficulty in sleeping? 18. Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create within you an urge to gamble? 19. Did you ever have an urge to celebrate any good fortune by a few hours of gambling? 20. Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide as a result of your gambling?

Aaron Mcelroy, co-founder of Evive, reveals how free-to-play mobile games use data and psychology to extract money—mirroring gambling addiction. He shares insider stories from the gaming industry and explains how these mechanics can lead vulnerable players down a dangerous path. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://www.getevive.com/ only available in select countries 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

I interview Adam L about his gambling addiction story that spanned many years as he worked as a casino employee and traveled around the country hiding a gambling addiction. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://www.getevive.com/ only available in select countries About Adam: My name is Adam Lyons and I’m a compulsive gambler in recovery and the founder and host of The Modern Meeting podcast. My last bet was February 8, 2022. I started playing poker in college during the poker boom of the early 2000’s and that eventually progressed to casino trips, playing Keno, and heavy amounts of sports betting. After 20 years of chaos, living a double life, and losing hundreds of thousands of dollars, I finally had enough. After the last of my many rock bottoms, I had a spiritual awakening which led me to my first 12-step meeting. Since then I’ve been working the program and sharing my experience, strength, and hope with others. Links: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernMeeting Instagram: https:// instagram.com/modernmeeting?igsh=MTBxcGJneWpwZnBncA==&utm_source=qr Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jMSSKkadnvzbvZl33dzZc Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-meeting/id1779060982 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs.

Chance Dow is a psychology grad student researching how the source of responsible gambling messages impacts trust, especially among college students exposed to sports betting ads. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://www.getevive.com/ only available in select countries 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rory Pfund - a clinical psychologist and editor for top journals on addiction and gambling studies - to ask a tough question: Does gambling treatment actually work? 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY If you're in the United States, check out https://gamfin.org to see if you qualify for FREE financial counseling for a gambling problem. Check out Rory's most recent study that he published: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2026-16523-001.html Rory works at the Gambling Clinic in Memphis: https://thegamblingclinic.com 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this episode, Tammy Unchained shares how she lived a double life for decades, what finally made her come clean, and what recovery looks like today. Her story is a powerful reminder that gambling harm doesn’t always look like what you expect. Follow Tammy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammyunchained 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://www.getevive.com/ only available in select countries 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this video, I interview Hedake Smith, a former basketball star whose gambling addiction led to one of the biggest point-shaving scandals in NCAA history and cost him his NBA career. 📘 Grab his book: https://www.amazon.com/Hedake-Called-Impacted-Basketball-Forever/dp/B0F76V6SY9 📲 Follow Hedake on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealhedake/ 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://www.getevive.com/ only available in select countries 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this video, I interview Brianna Morelli about her undercover research into how casinos respond to problem gambling. We talk about her surprising findings, what she experienced while posing as someone struggling with gambling addiction, and what it says about the industry as a whole. Brianna works at the Gambling Clinic in Memphis: https://thegamblingclinic.com/ The article has been published! Read it here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10899-025-10396-w There was also a blog post covering the study: https://gamblingharm.org/secret-study-casinos-failing-on-problem-gambling/ 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this video, I interview a young man who won over $85,000 from free bets and lost everything. Lewis rambles is in recovery from gambling addiction and uses his story to help others who are struggling to find a path to recovery. He creates content about his story on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@lewisrambles?_t=ZP-8wef2rWx8d5&_r=1 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://www.getevive.com/ only available in select countries 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this video, I interview Mike Buzzelli from the Ohio Casino Control Commission about his experience in the field and how gambling has changed sports. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY Pause Before You Play educates the public and grows awareness about gambling disorder, helps keep gambling and betting responsible and fun for those who engage in it, and connects people who need help with resources: https://pausebeforeyouplay.org/ More Than A Bet generates awareness and provides education about the growing mental health concerns of student athletes being harassed due to sports betting: https://morethanabet.org/ 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this video, Beth shares her story of gambling addiction and recovery over the last 10 months as she has begun her journey to a life without gambling. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY A message from Beth: I'm Beth, almost 10 months bet free after 7 years of struggling with gambling addiction. If I had it to loose, I lost it. Now I'm proud to give back by working with the WV 1-800-Gambler helpline, helping others find hope and healing. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this video, I interview Zack S about his struggles with gambling addiction. He is just recently trying to leave gambling in the past, and I hope this conversation was able to help him do that. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://www.getevive.com/ only available in select countries This conversation was one that I really needed to have. Very often on this channel, we speak with people who have many months or years since the date of their last bet. In this case, it was just a few days, and in this video we dove into strategies to begin the journey of recovery and pursuing a life without the harms of gambling and gambling addiction. I want to thank Zack for being brave enough to share his gambling story, and I truly hope that this conversation was a positive part of his journey to recovery. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this video, I interview Ali about his gambling addiction story and why he started to create content online sharing his story of recovery. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY If you're in the United States, check out https://gamfin.org to see if you qualify for FREE financial counseling for a gambling problem. Alistair Stafford is an ex-gambling addict and the co-founder of Betless. During a 5-year addiction, he lost a total of $40k to more unconventional forms of gambling, and now he wants to spread awareness to young men who actively game or want to start day trading. CTAs and links: Struggle with bet regret and in a cycle of chasing losses? - follow @nobetali on TikTok to break the cycle. (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@nobetali) Start your betless journey - download Betless on the App Store today. (Link: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/betless-quit-betting/id6742162665) 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!

In this video, I interview Michael Bodiak about his gambling addiction, which was based in daytrading stock options and risky investments in the stock market. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/ZUx9qIm4sNY 🙌 Get Evive and redefine your relationship to gambling for a year for FREE: https://www.getevive.com/ only available in select countries About Michael: Michael Bodiak, a small business owner and advocate for responsible gaming. He is passionate about helping those with financial problems related to problem gambling; particularly related to those who suffer from high frequency day trading on Wall Street. His stock market addiction gambling journey began in 2003 and ended in 2023. He currently serves as Program Development Coordinator with the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council, bringing awareness and resources to those with gambling issues. He also helps lead a Twelve Step Life Recovery group at his local church on a weekly basis. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources 1️⃣ First day trying to stop gambling? Start here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 Common Facts About Gambling Addiction: - Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people. - Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins. - Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself. - Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety. - Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs. About My Channel: Welcome to ODAAT Gambling Awareness! This channel is dedicated to spreading awareness about gambling addiction and helping individuals better understand the risks of excessive gambling. Through powerful storytelling, educational content, and real-life experiences, we aim to shine a light on the dangers of gambling and provide tools for recovery. Whether you're seeking help, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to learn more, our mission is to create a safe space for open conversations about gambling addiction. Join us as we break the stigma, share insights, and work toward a healthier, addiction-free future—one day at a time. Subscribe and be part of the change!