ODAAT Gambling Awareness

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?