The Secret Life of a Gambling Addict

In this powerful episode of Addicted to Recovery, Max and Chris sit down with Gab — a former talent manager whose gambling addiction spiralled into a devastating double life involving secret debts, celebrity clients, court cases, and eventually prison.Gab opens up about the hidden reality of compulsive gambling, from the early warning signs as a child to chasing losses through the night, gambling away hundreds of thousands of pounds, and living in complete mental torment while trying to maintain the appearance of success. He shares how addiction became his escape, his comfort, and ultimately the thing that nearly destroyed everything.The conversation dives deep into:The similarities between gambling addiction and substance addictionLiving with secrecy, shame, and obsessionThe emotional toll of chasing lossesHow recovery began through honesty and therapyThe reality of prison after addiction-fuelled fraud chargesWhy addiction is so often misunderstood by societyAlongside Gab’s story, the hosts also announce an important new chapter for the podcast as Addicted to Recovery moves into a seasonal format to prioritise balance, recovery, and sustainability moving forward.A raw, honest, and deeply insightful episode about addiction, consequences, recovery, and hop