Ep. 65 - The World’s Most Interesting Uber Driver
from Three Questions, Three Drinks with Chris Mikolay Hosted by Chris Mikolay
FATHER, SON, GAMBLER, THIEF. At just 14 years of age, George Berk gambled for the first time, placing a $4 longshot bet on a horserace at an Off Track Betting parlor in New York City. As luck would have it, that longshot bet paid off and returned $73 – and ignited a compulsive gambling addiction that would lead to financial and personal destruction. Over the course of 4 decades George would experience 3 bankruptcies, gambling losses totaling at least $2 million, a divorce, and multiple prison sentences for the crimes committed to fuel his compulsive gambling. Now sober from gambling and alcohol for over a decade, George joins 3Q3D to speak courageously and candidly about the highs and lows of his life, the mentality of a problem gambler, and making amends with those he let down. With online betting now legal in 34 states, and over $100 billion wagered annually online and in casinos all over the nation, Americans have never gambled more. Even if you are a casual gambler, George’s story is one worth hearing. And, if you think you might have a gambling problem, there is help. The National Problem Gambling Helpline is available 24/7 by calling 1-800-522-4700. Drinks in this Episode: Dunkin’ Donuts Medium blend – $2.39 Sheetz Medium roast – $2.19 Starbucks Pike Place blend – $2.95 If you’ve been enjoying the 3Q3D podcast, please subscribe and consider giving us a rating, a review, or sharing an episode with a friend. Follow our social sites here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3drinkspodcast/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Drinkspodcast
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