Prison, Insanity, or Death | Bruce W’s Shocking Story of Gambling Addiction & Redemption

In this powerful episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, I sit down with my close friend Bruce W.—a man who went from stealing nearly $1M to feed his gambling addiction… to serving time on Rikers Island in 1972… to becoming one of the longest-standing voices of recovery in the compulsive gambling community. Bruce doesn’t hold anything back: -Growing up in a Brooklyn neighborhood where gambling was everywhere -Stealing checks at PaineWebber to cover debts with the bookies -Facing lie detector tests, FBI investigations, and finally prison time -His first Gamblers Anonymous meeting that changed his life forever -The spiritual awakening that has kept him gambling-free for 54 years This is more than just a story about addiction. It’s about redemption, rebuilding trust, and learning to like yourself again after years of self-destruction. If you or someone you love is struggling with gambling addiction, this episode is proof that recovery is possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices