Best Fall In Problem Gambling Resources Podcasts (2025)

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31. Fall In Podcast: Joe Yurick, Creator and Voice of This Sober Vet Podcast 50:35

3d ago50:35

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Joe Yurick is an Army veteran who struggled with alcohol. Joe talks about his journey in recovery and we talk about the similarities between alcohol and gambling addiction.By Dave Yeager

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30 Christina Cook Founder of The Broke Girl Society 1:02:38

20d ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Dave Yeager is joined Christina Cook, founder and voice of The Broke Girl Society who talks about her journey through gambling addiction and how she uses that journey to help other women searching for answers. This podcast is hosted by Dave Yeager (lived experience) and produced by Brian Hatch (lived experience) endgamblingharm.com Please listen an…

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29 Pedro Romero & Exploring Psychedelic Treatment 40:15

22d ago40:15

40:15

Dave Yeager is joined by PhD candidate & consultant Pedro Romero who talks about exploring psychedelic treatment in conjunction with therapy to treat gambling disorder. This podcast is hosted by Dave Yeager (lived experience) and produced by Brian Hatch (lived experience) endgamblingharm.com Please listen and learn from those who know. A better lif…

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28 Adam Lyons, creator and host of the Modern Meeting podcast talks about his journey multi-decade journey through gambling addiction, and to recovery 41:48

1M ago41:48

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Adam Lyons, creator and host of the Modern Meeting podcast talks about his journey multi-decade journey through gambling addiction, and to recovery This podcast is hosted by Dave Yeager (lived experience) and produced by Brian Hatch (lived experience) endgamblingharm.com Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling.…

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27 Treating First Responders with Robin Witt and April Condemi from The Better Institute 37:06

1M ago37:06

37:06

Robin Witt and April Condemi from The Better Institute in Pittsburgh, PA talk about combining trauma treatment and gambling treatment to provide an innovative recovery for first responders and their loved ones for gambling addiction. This podcast is hosted by Dave Yeager (lived experience) and produced by Brian Hatch (lived experience) endgamblingh…

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26 Insights from Seattle. Dave speaks with staff and guests at the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling's Western regional Focus on the Future Conference 34:01

2M ago34:01

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Insights from Seattle. Dave speaks with staff and guests at the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling's Western regional Focus on the Future ConferenceBy Dave Yeager

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25 Outreach: Josh Ercole and Samantha Cossman talk about the Pennsylvania statewide coalition on problem gambling among servicemembers, veterans and their families. 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

Josh Ercole and Samantha Cossman talk about the Pennsylvania statewide coalition on problem gambling among servicemembers, veterans and their families.By Dave Y

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92. High Stakes: Why Youth Are at Risk For Gambling Problems and How to Help 45:41

3M ago45:41

45:41

Youth gambling is a growing but often overlooked issue with potentially serious consequences. With easy online access, gambling-like features in video games, and an explosion of advertisements for sports betting, young people are exposed to and getting involved with gambling - often without realizing the risks. Listen to this episode of Fold em to …

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24 Rob M ODAAT Gambling Awareness 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

Rob M talks about losing it all and about how he used his journey and experience to help reach thousands.By Dave Yeager

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23 Sam Demello and EVIVE 44:15

3M ago44:15

44:15

Sam talks about his journey through gambling addiction and into recovery, and how he has used his education and background to help others through his revolutionary app.By Dave Yeager

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22 Stigma Stand Down 42:23

4M ago42:23

42:23

Dave speaks with Mark Lucia and Pat Eichner about Kindbridge Research Institute's efforts to raise awareness and offer treatment for service members relating to Gambling Addiction, including an initiative called Stigma Stand Down.By Dave Yeager

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91. The Hidden Toll of Gambling Addiction on Families 50:43

4M ago50:43

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Gambling addiction is often seen as an individual problem, but its effects ripple far beyond the person placing the bets. For families, it can lead to financial instability, emotional distress, and fractured relationships. In this episode, Katie shares her personal journey of discovering her husband's gambling problem and how she and her children m…

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21 Dave's Story 44:51

4M ago44:51

44:51

Dave recounts his journey through gambling addiction while in the military and after the military, and talks about the recovery that's brough him hope and healing.By Dave Yeager

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90. Are you Having Fun? Maintaining Control When Gambling 38:25

5M ago38:25

38:25

Most of the Fold em episodes have been for those of you who decided to stop gambling. We've been helping you stop and stay stopped. This episode is different. It's for those of you are currently gambling or know someone who is. We explore the fine line between recreational gambling and losing control. Our hope is that you better understand the risk…

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89. The Untangle Project: Women Helping Women With Gambling Problems 43:02

6M ago43:02

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There are an increasing number of people speaking up about gambling related harm and the need to better address this. One of these people is Anna Martin from Australia. In this episode of Fold em, hear Anna's inspiring journey from gambling addiction to recovery. She tells us how she has been speaking up in the media and to politicians about the ne…

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88. Acceptance: A Crucial Step in Overcoming Gambling Problems 40:54

7M ago40:54

40:54

When gambling gets out of control it is a challenging and deeply isolating struggle. However, it is absolutely possible to get through this with shifting your mindset and accessing support and tools. One of the most crucial steps in overcoming this challenge is acceptance - acknowledging the realities of your situation and taking responsibility for…

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87. Sports Betting is Taking More Than It's Giving 44:17

8M ago44:17

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With easy access to sports betting, many people are finding it has become a daily habit. Over time, it can take up more time, focus and money and stall your life. In this episode of Fold em, hear from James, a passionate traveller and podcaster, who was swept into this world but has since reclaimed his life. We delve into the impact of sports betti…

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86. Someone I Care About is Struggling With Gambling: Now What? 41:02

9M ago41:02

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In this insightful episode, Regina, a seasoned member of Gam-Anon with nearly 50 years of experience, discusses three vital themes for those impacted by a loved one's gambling problem. Regina talks about the difference between support and enabling, and how to detach with love. She also helps listeners recognize common emotional games that show up w…

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85. I'm Sick and Tired of Gambling: Now What? 49:42

10M ago49:42

49:42

Has gambling got you down? You're not the only one. Tune in to this episode and learn what you can do about it. Hear from Chris about how gambling was the norm with his group of friends during their twenties. When he started online gambling, it became more and more consuming. He started gambling by himself, the bets came faster, and he gambled for …

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84. Sharing the Responsibility to Limit Gambling Harms: Industry, Government and Gamblers 44:17

11M ago44:17

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With cigarettes and alcohol, we take steps to protect those who use these products AND society in general from related harms. For example, there are age requirements to buy alcohol. We also see images and warnings of disease caused by smoking on a pack of cigarettes. Many say that more needs to be done to limit gambling-related harms, particularly …

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83. Twelve Steps to Freedom: How the 12 Steps Can Help With Gambling Problems 46:51

12M ago46:51

46:51

Hear a personal story of working through the Twelve Steps of Recovery and how it helped Georgete break free of a recurring and destructive gambling problem. Learn what's involved with each step and how you can access this recovery program. Georgete shares how working through the Twelve Steps with a sponsor and attending online meetings through Reco…

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82. It Can be Done: A Beautiful Life After Gambling 38:12

1y ago38:12

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It can be done. You can admit to yourself and others that gambling is causing problems for you. You can stop gambling, deal with the financial impact, and rebuild trust with important people. You can also put things in place to prevent a relapse. Laura joins us in this episode and shares how she did all of this. Listen to episode 82 and hear about:…

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81. Feeling Better: Managing Chronic Pain and Gambling 32:24

1y ago32:24

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If you live with chronic pain and gamble, you're more at risk for developing a gambling problem. If you've had a gambling problem and live with chronic pain and/or health conditions, it's important to get help for both issues to prevent a relapse. In this episode of Fold em, hear Patty's personal story. She tells us that when she was gambling, both…

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80. Check it Out: GFFR and RRO 40:56

1y ago40:56

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Many people deal with gambling problems on their own. They think, "I'm not as bad as others. I can fix this." For some, they just want to move on and avoid or delay getting help. Others can't stop thinking about the harms gambling has brought into their life, but feel too embarrassed to open up about it. This is our 80th episode of Fold em: Help fo…

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79. Is it Time to Make a Change? 35:03

1+ y ago35:03

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Making changes isn't easy. When gambling gets out of control, change is often more challenging. It can be hard to get to that place where you're ready to pull back from gambling. When you do stop, there are so many other issues to address (finances, relationships, your health) that it can feel overwhelming. It's not unusual to find that gambling ho…

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78. Watch Out for Problem Gambling's Mind Traps 36:15

1+ y ago36:15

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As you get pulled into gambling, your thinking changes. Your mind finds ways of convincing you to keep gambling, even when there are signs to stop. To an outsider, ideas such as "a win is just around the corner" or "I have a system that's guaranteed to win" seem irrational. But when you're in it, it feels real and true. In this episode, I'm joined …

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77. Good Grief: Don't Let Gambling Take You Out 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

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Experiencing grief and loss is hard enough. But, when grief leads to gambling problems, it gets harder. Grief (like other big stressors) can create risk for gambling getting out of control. It can also set the stage for a relapse if you previously stopped gambling. In this episode of Fold em, we hear from Sam about her experiences with grief and pr…

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76. Learning to Trust Again 45:53

1+ y ago45:53

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One of the most distressing effects of problem gambling is the way is breaks down trust in relationships. In this episode, we offer guidance on how to rebuild that trust- emotionally and financially. You hear from Regina, who brings much experience on this topic. Seven years into her marriage, Regina's husband revealed he had a gambling addiction. …

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75. Answers to Common Questions About Problem Gambling 36:21

1+ y ago36:21

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In this episode, you hear from someone whose career has focused on better understanding gambling problems. Dr. Marc Potenza is a psychiatrist and professor at Yale University and Director of the Centre of Excellence in Gambling Research. Since he's very familiar with the research on gambling addiction, I asked him questions that I commonly hear in …

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74. Gambling Urges: What's Going on in the Brain 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

34:21

When you gamble, it affects your brain and body. It's common to experience an urge to gamble. This involves thinking a lot about gambling or winning, having a strong desire to gamble, and feeling restless, anxious, excited and/or irritable. Urges can also continue after you stop gambling and create risk for relapse. In this episode of Fold em, we r…

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73. Finding Freedom Through Connection 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

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You may have heard this before ... gambling problems lead to isolation and the way forward is through connection. Maybe you're thinking, "That sounds nice, but connection is not on my agenda because I'm working all the time to pay off debt and the people in my life don't trust me." Well hang in with us, keep an open mind, and listen to this episode…

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72. "Free" Online Gambling Games 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

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There are lots of options for free slots, poker and sports betting online. Seems innocent enough at first glance. However, there can be unexpected risks and costs of "free" online play, particularly if you've previously struggled with keeping gambling in check. In this episode, hear from two people who continued to play free online gambling games a…

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71. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Making Your Recovery Plan 33:41

1+ y ago33:41

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When you've already taken those hard steps to pull back from gambling and face the fall out, you want to keep the momentum going, right? This is the final episode of four that provides guidance on how to stop gambling and stay on track long-term. In this one, we walk you through how to make a Recovery Plan for yourself. This plan outlines what is n…

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20 The A Team: Jonathan Crandall, Dr. Nathan Smith and Brianne Doura-Schawohl 39:11

2y ago39:11

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Episode 20 The A Team. Jonathan Crandall, Dr. Nathan Smith and Brianne Doura-Schawohl talk about current steps in outreach, research, and advocacy This podcast is hosted by Dave Yeager (lived experience) and produced by Brian Hatch (lived experience) endgamblingharm.com Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling. Mi…

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70. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Accountability Partners 34:54

2y ago34:54

34:54

There's an important step that often gets missed when stopping gambling. This involves asking someone who knows about gambling issues or addiction to help watch out for signs that you're at risk to gamble again. Why is this important? Because you may not be aware it's happening or will downplay it in your own mind. This is our third of four episode…

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19 Dan Joseph 53:01

2y ago53:01

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Dan Joseph is a US Army Veteran and Author of Backpack to Rucksack: Insight Into Military Leadership by Experts. He also created the website combatpsych.com This podcast is hosted by Dave Yeager (lived experience) and produced by Brian Hatch (lived experience) endgamblingharm.com Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without ga…

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69. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Predict and Prepare for Trip Ups 40:09

2y ago40:09

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Want to make sure that you or a loved one doesn't get pulled back into a gambling problem? Then know what to watch out for. In this episode, learn about common and predictable ways that people get pulled into a relapse. And, how to identify signs that you are at risk to gamble again. Be prepared in order to protect yourself. We hear from Shane who …

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68. What it Takes to Stop Gambling: Honesty and Willingness 36:40

2y ago36:40

36:40

What does it take to stop gambling and stay stopped? We're answering this question for you over the next four episodes. In this first one, we focus on the importance of being honest with yourself about the impact of gambling - on you and your life, as well as on those around you. If what you have been doing to address a gambling problem hasn't been…

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67. Let's Talk About Gambling In Our Communities 25:19

2y ago25:19

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Most of us encounter gambling daily in our communities. There's scratch and lottery tickets at the gas station, sports pools at work, and bingo down the road. In addition, there's all the gambling we encounter in fundraising - the 50/50 draws at local sporting events as well as raffles and community bingo. Do you think of all of these as gambling? …

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66. For Spouses: Feeling Grounded Again 31:41

2y ago31:41

31:41

After finding out that your spouse has a gambling problem or has had a relapse, it's understandable that you feel like your life has been turned upside down. You likely are feeling shock, anger and hurt because of the secrecy that typically comes with gambling problems. Stress and anxiety are also high because your financial security and trust with…

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65. Taking Charge of Tough Conversations About Gambling 42:45

2y ago42:45

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When you have concerns about someone's gambling, it's not easy to talk about. It's often challenging to prevent these conversations from going off the rails. In this episode, we offer guidance for these tricky conversations. Spouses, family members and friends will hear strategies to use when first talking about gambling or if you suspect there has…

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64. Will I Switch to Another Bad Habit or Addiction? 39:51

2y ago39:51

39:51

When dealing with gambling problems, many people worry about switching to another bad habit or addiction. It's important to pay attention to this because switching or substituting addictions (also called cross addiction) can be frustrating, de-moralizing and really dammaging to a person's life. In this episode of Fold em, we tell you what you need …

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63. Sports Betting: A Hidden Problem on Campuses 32:41

2y ago32:41

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Saul grew up betting on fantasy baseball. He says it was "a part of my life" and "what tied my group of friends together." In college, when a friend suggested they bet on sports with a bookie he didn't think much about it before saying "I'm in." Saul's experience is pretty typical. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, about 67% of…

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62. Getting Your Time Back From Daily Fantasy Sports 41:16

2y ago41:16

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Lots of people are playing fantasy sports. For some, particularly when you play daily or with multiple lineups, it can take up increasing amounts of time, focus and money. Steve Delaney joins us to share his experiences with this and how, for him, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) turned into something that was stressful, costly and all-consuming. Listen …

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61. For Spouses and Family: Taking Back Your Power With Gambling Debt 44:29

2y ago44:29

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When spouses and family members learn about a loved one's gambling problem, money issues come into the open. Usually this involves debt and it feels overwhelming and emotional. Typically, people don't know what to do. There is often a reflex to step in and pay things off quickly. In this episode of Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems, we offer guid…

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60. Coming Out of the Shadows: Connections Between Gambling, Mental Health and Substance Addiction 45:17

2y ago45:17

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It's not easy to talk openly about gambling issues. Nor is it easy to talk about living with mental health issues. In this episode, hear an open, thoughtful and inspiring conversation about one man's experiences with Bipolar Disorder and how this contributed to drinking, gambling and gaming getting out of hand for him. Hear how he is now free of ga…

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18 Justin Larcombe 35:55

2y ago35:55

35:55

Dave welcomes gambler in recovery Justin Larcombe to the show! This podcast is hosted by Dave Yeager (lived experience) and produced by Brian Hatch (lived experience) endgamblingharm.com Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling. Military member or Veteran? Email us and tell us your story [email protected] **…

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17 Callsign 22 with Mark Lucia, Greg Vandyne, and Dr. Nathan Smith 38:10

2+ y ago38:10

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Dave welcomes Mark Lucia, Greg Vandyne, and Dr Nathan Smith to the show to discuss CAllsign 22. This podcast is hosted by Dave Yeager (lived experience) and produced by Brian Hatch (lived experience) endgamblingharm.com Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling. Military member or Veteran? Email us and tell us your…

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59. Stop Yourself From Sliding Into a Relapse With Problem Gambling 42:30

2+ y ago42:30

42:30

It can be frustrating if you've promised yourself to pull back from gambling and then find you're back at it again. Sometimes this happens the next day. Sometimes after a month, year or more. It's not easy or simple to stay away from gambling when you're really hooked in to it. But as difficult as setbacks are, it's an opportunity to see more clear…

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58. Delusions of Control: John Woods Talks About Gambling Addiction 42:52

2+ y ago42:52

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John Woods knows a lot about gambling addiction. He gambled for 30 years and tried it all - slots, horse races, online poker and sports betting. John knows about hitting rock bottom because of gambling, the promises you make to yourself to stop, and the tricky ways it pulls you back in. But most importantly, he has first hand experience with overco…

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