The 36 Hour Gambling Binge That Finally Broke Me | Adam's Story

The $20M Casino Heist That Cost Him 17 Years In Prison | Adnan's Story

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Professional Gambler Explains Why You Won't Win

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The 36 Hour Gambling Binge That Finally Broke Me | Adam's Story

Adam shares how a 36-hour casino binge finally forced him into gambling recovery. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/NurCWVRYVEY?si=zzmegEOfNIxqmomg [https://youtu.be/NurCWVRYVEY?si=zzmegEOfNIxqmomg] 🙌 If you or a loved one is struggling with gambling and want to get some help directly working with an awesome team, check out https://carlsbadbeachrecovery.com/outpatient-mental-health-treatment-san-diego-county/gambling-addiction-treatment/videos-community-building/ [https://carlsbadbeachrecovery.com/outpatient-mental-health-treatment-san-diego-county/gambling-addiction-treatment/videos-community-building/] Adam joins the podcast to share his gambling addiction recovery story after 20 years of compulsive gambling, sports betting, casino gambling, poker, slots, and financial chaos. He opens up about the 36-hour casino binge that became his last bet, the lies and borrowing that kept the addiction going, and why gambling addiction is not really a money problem. 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 [https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources] 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb [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 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr] 🧐 Recently Relapse? Watch This: https://youtu.be/QB2eJmU86Bk?si=vsTdyeXYhO4Kj1qz [https://youtu.be/QB2eJmU86Bk?si=vsTdyeXYhO4Kj1qz] 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1]

The Insane Excuses Gambling Addicts Use And How To Overcome Them

Gambling counselor Steve Rose breaks down the excuses that keep people gambling. 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/NurCWVRYVEY?si=zzmegEOfNIxqmomg [https://youtu.be/NurCWVRYVEY?si=zzmegEOfNIxqmomg] Steve Rose, PhD, is an addiction counsellor specializing in gambling and the psychological traps that keep people stuck. Based in Ontario, Canada, Steve combines his background in sociology, addiction counselling, and years of direct client experience to make gambling addiction easier to understand and overcome. Through his YouTube channel and private practice, he helps people recognize the patterns behind their gambling and take practical steps toward rebuilding meaning, purpose, and connection in their lives. In this episode, we break down the biggest thinking traps behind gambling addiction, including the belief that one big win will fix everything, the urge to chase losses, the illusion of control, sports betting triggers, free bet promotions, and the feeling that life will be boring without gambling. Steve, a gambling addiction counselor, explains the four pillars of gambling recovery: seeing the illusion, protecting yourself from relapse, healing the urges underneath the addiction, and building a better life after quitting gambling. 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 [https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/resources] 👀 Do you have a gambling addiction? Watch this to find out: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPmaejpuzCcnfWaFOaPt2mSu&si=_pg9d3S7ddsnX-xb [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 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr] 🧐 Recently Relapse? Watch This: https://youtu.be/QB2eJmU86Bk?si=vsTdyeXYhO4Kj1qz [https://youtu.be/QB2eJmU86Bk?si=vsTdyeXYhO4Kj1qz] 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1]

I Gambled Until I Couldn't Feel Anything | Conor's Story

Conor shares his gambling addiction story 🤝 How I Quit Gambling: https://youtu.be/NurCWVRYVEY?si=zzmegEOfNIxqmomg [https://youtu.be/NurCWVRYVEY?si=zzmegEOfNIxqmomg] 🙌 Thanks to Gamban for sponsoring today's video. If you want to block gambling sites and apps on your devices check out https://gamban.com [https://gamban.com] About Conor: My name is Conor Laffey, 32, from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I struggled with gambling addiction from the age of 18 to 31, and over those years I experienced firsthand how deeply it can impact your mental health, finances, relationships, and sense of identity. What began as entertainment slowly turned into something that controlled every waking moment of my life, and I understand what true suffering from gambling disorder can look and feel like behind closed doors. After years of living through that cycle, and struggling immensely - I decided to create a harm-reduction focused, free-to-play, sports prediction platform - designed to encourage a healthier and more sustainable relationship with competition and sports engagement. Connect at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-laffey/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-laffey/] Conor started gambling as a teenager in Toronto through sports betting slips at convenience stores. What began as small bets turned into online poker, sports betting, and eventually slots — the form of gambling that completely took over his life. In this episode, Conor opens up about chasing losses, gambling through university, working multiple jobs to fund bets, hiding the addiction from loved ones, and the emotional crash that came after losing a massive $37,000 slot win. His story shows how gambling addiction is not just about money — it affects your brain, your relationships, your motivation, your work, your sleep, and your ability to feel present in life. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt trapped in the cycle of gambling, chasing wins, losing everything, promising to stop, and then going back again. Recovery is possible, but it starts with honesty, support, and taking it one day at a time. 🙏🏻 Recovery Resources: https://odaatgamblingawareness.com/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 [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 [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQirxbLdrgPneNZshy-heKIhm9ftfqpwm&si=RgIHxiIJjC0Wi7yr] 🧐 Recently Relapse? Watch This: https://youtu.be/QB2eJmU86Bk?si=vsTdyeXYhO4Kj1qz [https://youtu.be/QB2eJmU86Bk?si=vsTdyeXYhO4Kj1qz] 😅 Subscribe To Avoid Making The Same Mistakes I Did: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH8s1lNHQbXzltQg_aXMAQA?sub_confirmation=1]