Mark, thanks so much for hosting me. Enjoyed speaking with you. To everyone who took the time to watch my story and comment, it means a lot! With mental health resources becoming more mainstream and accepted, I absolutely believe that discussions surrounding gambling are a necessary part of the mental health conversation. All the best, Saul

@maureent8653

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Saul for sharing your story with us. Best wishes on your future.

@Maxxxxxxxx1

Жыл бұрын

Come to Sydney and I'll take you to the Star casino bud We'll do some meth and play slots at $10 a hit!

@skeletonshorror5184

Жыл бұрын

Very heroic interview, Saul - God bless you and your recovery ✝️

@thematriarchy2075

Жыл бұрын

Hi Saul, thank you very much for sharing your story with us. ❤

@fillmanzz7561

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being courageous enough to share this story.

“The stopping part is easier than *staying* stopped” fckin FACTS man

More gambling addiction related content please! It's exploded in popularity and acceptance, so the collateral damage of that needs to be addressed.

@threeminuteshate

Жыл бұрын

It really has become insidious. There is now _always_ talk of over/unders, point spreads etc and ten years ago you almost never heard these topics on major sports shows. Now sportscasters are talking about the bets _they_ placed on betting apps during the broadcasts. And they may not actually be placing said bets but are just contractually obligated to say they are to drive people to the apps. I imagine the personal wreckage will increase at the same time. It’s kind of disheartening. I don’t listen to sports talk radio to hear the money line but now I gotta sit thru thinly veiled ads for sports books.

@anythinggoes5574

Жыл бұрын

As a consistently winning Sports bettor, gambling has ruined my life as well. I've made hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit, but I still can't enjoy anything. Despite winning, gambling has absolutely destroyed my dopamine receptors.

@Kellenlmt

Жыл бұрын

100% agree!!

@1250GSX

Жыл бұрын

@@anythinggoes5574 That's surprising. My father has been a pro-gambler for decades and he seems pretty normal. Loves a good show or a meal.

@travelntrading7919

9 ай бұрын

@@1250GSX Pro gambler lol. A comment like that is so misleading and I don't believe it. Gambling addiction is the worst of worst, destroys you and everything around you, faster than any drug addiction. The Quran Surah 5: 90 also warns you about it. 1400 years ago :)

It is so beneficial for the guests on this channel to just talk out their lives

@VioletJoy

Жыл бұрын

No doubt it can be cathartic.

@juliemiller6966

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you can figure a lot of stuff out by just talking it out and it might not have come to you if you didn’t say it out loud

I’ve got so much respect for him. Instead of dying silently with his mistakes, he’s deciding to guide others away from them and doing something positive for the community. That’s what it’s all about.

@Mark-gn5rw

Жыл бұрын

This is spoiled punk that u respect?? Wow. Like to see who u have no respect for?? Jeez😮

Paper or plastic, cause this game is in the bag. That’s actually super catchy

@thedroopywanderer7016

9 ай бұрын

no its not

@jordan2735

9 ай бұрын

@@thedroopywanderer7016yes it is

“I can’t escape my mind unless I just die” was the perfect explanation for what having a gambling addiction is like. It’s a constant warfare on your mind between wanting your life to be better and dealing with destruction.

@tfptravel.food.peace.3788

8 ай бұрын

This!!! Man, it is constant warfare. You explained it perfectly.

@DTWAR

4 ай бұрын

Man oh man. This is my life.

@michaelmunson917

Ай бұрын

This is absolutely correct 100%

Im in therapy for gambling addiction. Im glad he got sober so young. Im 55 and i have nothing. My credit is ruined, i have no retirement... but i am out of debt.

@joen3843

Жыл бұрын

nice katie you should find out about trading options and lose the rest of what u have in less than 5 minutes

@paisleyhunter

Жыл бұрын

@@joen3843 wtf?

@Moneyfromthecraft

Жыл бұрын

@@joen3843😂😂😂😂😂😂

@Sugar_is_poison

Жыл бұрын

@@joen3843 sounds like you’ve been there.

@CmcDemon

Жыл бұрын

Credit fixable

You can just tell that this is a kind, kind person. Wishing him all the best in life!

@natashafung

Жыл бұрын

Saul is the sweetest!!!

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fongus!! Good to see you here lol. Fruit Fly thank you for your awesome comment

I’ve lost about 70k in the last 2 years gambling. Trying to get a hold of my shit and realize I’m not winning anything back. It’s the worst addiction I’ve ever been through. Clean from booze for 3 years. Wish me luck!

@EveryoneDiesAnyway

10 ай бұрын

I feel u man I think gamblings harder to quit then drugs alcohol or *orn . I’m down 45k in 2 years playing online poker n I only make around 30k a year from my job. I got beginners luck curse won first tournament ever played without knowing what a full house was and it’s been downhill ever since. Funny tho because I quit for 2 months longest ever.. I come back and turn 5.50 into 1300 in 6 hours.. and have lost like 18k more since 😂 I swear to the heavens it was easier to lose 115lbs then to quit gambling. We’ll make it tho buddy god bless ya

@jeffss04

9 ай бұрын

I'm 2 years clean cold turkey. I was a huge gambler poker and sports betting for over 20 years. If I can overcome it so can anyone.

@Saeder

9 ай бұрын

Good luck, brother

@mattysquizzato7094

9 ай бұрын

Yep. I've been off booze and drugs for over 16 months, yet I've gambled away about $600 this year. I can see where this is going, so I'm going to stop.

@marycaswell6894

3 ай бұрын

You sound like me. I wish you all the luck in staying on track. ☮️💜

Gambling addiction is the worst. It consumes you fully and no matter how much you win gamblers always give it back. We are truly addicted to the action and thrill. Stay strong gamblers if you are trying to stay away from this horrible addiction. One day at a time... much love

@tfptravel.food.peace.3788

8 ай бұрын

It's the action and thrill! Yes! The "Bonuses" were always my favorite and that explains it all. One day at a time.

This intelligent young man has whole life ahead of him that I am so glad he realized his problem early, otherwise he may have ended up self-destroyed. Wish him the very best!

@e-bikeautonomy

Жыл бұрын

u spelt stupid wrong!

@baublesanddolls

Жыл бұрын

​​@@e-bikeautonomyYou're so rude, and unless you're in the UK, which I don't think you are, it's "spelled!" 🙄

@karenfryberger4260

Жыл бұрын

@@baublesanddolls Not to mention it's "You." E-bike is a troll who might (only might) benefit from a dictionary.

@baublesanddolls

Жыл бұрын

@@karenfryberger4260 Someone with nothing better to do. Normally, I wouldn't comment on the "spelt," but if he's going to be such an a-hole so can I.

@matthewkrotts5058

Жыл бұрын

You can be aware and still have a problem I use to be a terrible addict now I’m not as bad but I still have a problem I save 20/30 thousand and I’ll blow it all in one night

As someone who has had a gambling addiction (over 5 years clean now!) It's so important to speak out about the harms of gambling.

@ridwanismail5767

Жыл бұрын

How do you overcome it?

He explains the mindset of a gambler very well

Need more gambling stories. Great channel. Keep up the great work.

I would be willing to bet that this young man will get his life together.

@bills321

Жыл бұрын

I'll take that action

@sumtxflygrl1

Жыл бұрын

Pun intended 😂

@werewolvesofsanger4649

Жыл бұрын

@@sumtxflygrl1 🤣🤣 absolutely

@youtubesurfer1022

Жыл бұрын

2 to 1 says he gambles again...

@sellyshootsandscores9300

Жыл бұрын

Good one 😂

Met Saul when we both attended SMU. Such a kind dude. Wishin him the best!

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Basil… good to see you on here man!! Thank you so much for your kind message

@Akanimunti

5 ай бұрын

where is SMU

Damn this guy is beyond likable and open. Happy he’s in active recovery. Great watch.

Saul was OUTSTANDING in detailing how this works. Gambling has infected sports. Advertising for gambling sites is insidious. The addiction destroys lives, just like with any other kind of addiction, but because it does not involve substances, it is not taken quite as seriously. Best wishes, Saul. You've come a long way. Keep telling your story. You will help others.

I have the honor of calling this guy a friend!

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Yes sir!! Nice running into you in the comments

@clayevins6795

Жыл бұрын

Let me get a couple good picks. ( im also a degenerate).

@jairusbarringer7525

Жыл бұрын

​@Clay Evins stop ✋️ bro. Degenerates always lose in the end, family or $$ will all go away if it gets bad enough

@NootoriusP

Жыл бұрын

He sounds like a great guy.

Wow. Saul has so much self awareness, and I give him kudos for recognizing the mistakes he made because of his beliefs or how he was pulled in at the time. He is wise beyond his years, and I applaud him for not giving in to peer pressure. It's very difficult these days but admirable that he's been able to do it. I wish you the best, Saul. God bless.

@darrenodonnell6429

9 ай бұрын

Great point I suffer from this exactly how you wrote it

I'm so glad that I don't have addictive issues. I just came back from Las Vegas with a group of friends...but, I'm more into the shows, restaurants & shopping. I work too hard for my money to lose it like that. I'm too cheap...thank goodness. Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊 A cab driver in Vegas told me why alot of hotels in Vegas don't have balconies...because alot of people jumped to their death before. 😳 That makes alot of sense. People losing the shirts off their backs. Yikes! 😮😕

This was a solid interview; this guy is really self-aware, intelligent and well spoken.

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Parker- thanks so much for the comment. Do I have your permission to attach it to my webpage as a testimonial? Have a great afternoon

@99pcast

Жыл бұрын

@@SaulMalekSpeaking Not a problem, use it as you like.

This is a great interview! Being unable to stop gambling is baffling to most people, including the gambler. Raising awareness of this addiction is extremely important.

Gambling is a devastating addiction and often invisible until it's too late. My friend was always very generous with money to her friends and always seemed to have cash. We knew she liked to spend time at the casino but it seemed like she always won. It was only after she died that we all discovered the double life she had led, the multiple mortgages on her home (that her partner who shared that home with her never knew about) she'd taken out, all the secret casino trips, and then being accused of embezzling money from her place of employment. I thank this man for telling his story. I hope that it can save someone before it's too late.

@DuyPham-nz7oe

8 ай бұрын

I agree with you , I am gambling addiction,, I didn’t stop until too late now , become older and nothing ,just want to die sometimes 🥲

@kunstkammer

8 ай бұрын

I am so sorry. There must be some Gamblers Anonymous groups near you. Maybe try to find one. You need someone to talk to. And good luck! @@DuyPham-nz7oe

Well spoken young man. He will surely help a lot of people in the future.

This guy sounds like he’s made peace with his addiction and is actively making progress.

So well said. I also struggle with mental addiction and what really helped me was getting a life coach who has shown me the light at the end of the tunnel and provided me with the positive reinforcement that I needed. All the best to you Saul, keep pushing forward, thank you for this talk, it helped me a lot. You got this.

Another fab interview Mark! Saul has so much going for him and it’s wonderful he’s figured things out being his age. I know a few men in their 50’s who,sadly, will never figure things out. Wishing Saul all the best!😁💫🙌🏻🙏

@baublesanddolls

Жыл бұрын

My friend's husband gambled their entire life savings, took out loans she had no idea about. He went gambling when she thought he was at help meetings. They ended up in so much debt, had nothing, even lost their home. They divorced, but she tried to help him for years.

Gambling has moved into mainstream society and is now available on your phone! You can sometimes win, or often lose hundreds even thousands in five minutes. Gambling becomes an addiction that leaves people homeless and suicidal.

Saul, thanks for sharing! I did a bit of research regarding this addiction, and it’s true, more needs to be done to support people. There are a few programs in the UK, but we still don’t understand the symptoms enough to treat people successfully. There’s never anyone better to support others than those who have been through it themselves. Good luck with your studies, you’ll be awesome! Thanks for a really interesting interview 👍🏻

@kevinng1702

Жыл бұрын

Do mindful…always be grateful for what you have…help others if you can…I’ve been alcoholic for 30 years, short-time drug user, gambler for 30 years…I was going to be homeless…but I start practicing mindfulness…and take good care of myself…I quit drinking, gambling and using drug for over 15 months…I now live in $2800/apartment…I am going back to college to pursue in Mechanical Engineering/Math Degrees….Life is beautiful without alcohol and drugs, gambling…God bless you and others…

This guy’s awesome. Love his message of recovery and acknowledgment of the powerlessness component. You rock dude, keep going

Saul, thanks for sharing your journey. I'm glad you're in recovery. I pray those struggling take something from this and use it. Keep the faith.

Very impressed with this interview. He is in my neck of the woods, so very relatable. Thank you Mark

Love how honest he is. You can tell he cares and he’s willing to be completely vulnerable to help.

Gambling addiction is a strange thing. Even now watching this video I feel this pull in my stomach... very creepy. Quiting smoking was easier...

@joshgarbemusic

3 ай бұрын

WAY easier!

Great interview, Mark. It's really cool how you've branched out with your guests.

This guy is a hero. Even though the brother accomplished more academically this testimony alone has probably saved hundreds if not thousands of lives. And the way he tells it with such emotion and conviction is truly a gift from God

One of the better interviews I've seen, though I admit I haven't been watching most of the recent ones. Good stuff, Thank you Saul and Mark!

Here in the UK, gambling is a serious problem for young men. The companies will ban or stop gamblers that win big ( as usual). I know so many guys who lose a large percentage of their wages to gambling. They end up betting on random clubs from the Peruvian premiership etc and completely unknown horses. However much the government is pretending that they’re acting on gambling issues, it’s absolutely not making a difference..

@liquidpebbles7475

Жыл бұрын

Damn that's crazy bro, here in Perú it's becoming a real problem, it's a corrupt mess the gambling houses are getting deals with the government so they pay less taxes etc, and here we bet on the English premiership, small world

A wonderful young man that every parent would want as a son. Thank you for this excellent interview.

Great interview, thanks saul, youve had a tough journey and your honesty and integrity shines through

Sports gambling addict here. I bet 40k last year profit $40 no lie that’s with the intro promos. This year down 2k and facing addiction. I haven’t gambled in 3 weeks and hope to continue, this is a real problem. Thank you Mark

@faizanhaque2070

Жыл бұрын

I promise it’s not worth it. Best way to stop is forget about the money you lost that can be earned back

I feel your pain I play scratch offs and I’ve crippled myself this week . It’s sick what the brain will make u do .

@terrytownsend5583

Жыл бұрын

Take some responsibility maybe

@NAT-turners-Revenge

Жыл бұрын

I play scratchers to... it's a cheaper alternative to my casino trips

@jamesmcdougal2

Жыл бұрын

At least you have to go to a store and buy them. With modern gambling addiction you have your supplier with you at all times (your phone) Stuff should be illegal. Destructive for society

@Kelly-ml5tl

Жыл бұрын

My mom hit rock bottom losing her apartment after gambling away the rent. She has her own place now and still gambles regularly but always makes sure her bills are paid first. She's a changed woman I think 😂.

Saul, I enjoyed your interview. God bless you, all the best. You are such an inspiring and well spoken young man.

“Stopping is easier than staying stopped”. God, does that ring true

Comes across as a really, really nice guy.

Can hear him jonesing as soon as he starts talking about gambling. probably the most destructive addiction. I feel for him

In my 50's and gamble a lot, enough to make an outside observer sick. For me, been doing it since around 10 years old. Started with creating games using baseball cards and throwing pennies from across the room into a small helmet winner taking all the pennies that missed. I feel there is something some people are born with, and I just go with. I also have found work that is high risk and I immerse myself in it and at times it satiates my gambling instincts. It is just who I am, and I accept it. Through decades of experience, I have figured out ways to mitigate myself, so I'm never broke, nevertheless like most/all gamblers it is a net loss.

@markn8535

Жыл бұрын

What's been your biggest win?

@jonasnight

Жыл бұрын

@@markn8535 Not too big...I hit 24k on a craps game a few years back.

@Maria_Cap

Жыл бұрын

Like you said- enough to make an outsider sick and destroy a family

@jonasnight

Жыл бұрын

@@Maria_Cap Nothing said about destroying a family, that was your addition. At least in my case, nuclear family intact, and doing well. One kid left to launch, older ones launched and moving up in their fields.

@cryptonate9789

Жыл бұрын

Man this sounds like my life, age 10 putting on carnival type games in my house for the neighbor kids similar to yours throwing dimes to win Glasses if you made it, to throwing dice at the bus stop to win lunch money, this evolved to playing keno and pickle cards at age 18 which evolved into hitting the casinos at 21 and then into the big kahuna of sports gambling which today at my age of 45 i still do, my only savior in my life is that i'm able to keep a great job at a high level which has supported this crazy habit all these years. I've cut back alot but I can tell you back in the day I was wagering 110 on EVERY single college football game on the board on any given Saturday betting on the outcome of the spread and the over/under of EVERY single game. If anyone wishes to do the math, that is ALOT of cash to be wagering on a weekend.

Mark definitely seemed more engaging than he normally is in these. I think talking with someone who’s from his social bracket helped him feel more comfortable.

@addyfilm

23 күн бұрын

The dude who runs this channel is not 25. He is at least in his 40s by his voice id guess and no younger than 35.

Being an addict does not make you an idiot. It is truly a disease and its important to recognize and understand that. It's a disease of the brain.

So I've never watched anyone that had a gambling video because I started watching Mark every day for the past few weeks. I made a comment early on so I dk what happened to it but anyway this is interesting. Saul impressed me so much. So well spoken and very smart. I wish him nothing but the best. Another great interview Mark. Honestly one of my favorites so far.

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Rachel, I really appreciate your heartfelt and kind message. Would I be able to use it on my webpage as a testimonial? Thanks and have a great day!

@rachelrae860

Жыл бұрын

@@SaulMalekSpeaking 💯% yes!!!🤗

He has so much potential! Keep your goals Saul! You got this! 🙏

@SmallGirlBigWorld_

Жыл бұрын

Also just want to add take that exact hunger for winning and turn it into hunger for achievement! You’re going to SOAR if you can harness this! ❤️❤️❤️

It seems like Saul has a good grip on his addiction. What a nice guy he seems to be! I think he’ll have great success over his lifetime having learned how to fight this battle early. I really appreciated his compassion for older addicts w few to no resources. Loved his line ‘there’s a tennis match on, no one’s home’. It sounds so innocent but paints the picture very well into his mindset. He’s very inspiring and I believe will make a great counselor. The addictive gene…. its a mind f. ☮️

He reminds me of the kids I went to high school with, very smart but with a very addictive personality

love gambling stories and hearing what people go thru. it doesn't get covered enough. been gambling since 16. i bet table tennis during covid just to have action. i was betting small but it was just having the bet down that made me happy. it is good to hear myself in others.

Raw. Thanks for being raw Saul. It's not easy to open up. An open heart has the power to break through the prisons we build in our chest. Our society has an epidemic of feeling, expressing, and connecting with our fellow man. That genuine human connection creates an energy and magic that lets you know its real. Keep pushing brother. se-lä-vē.

Saul- keep up the great work on yourself, and you are definitely going to have an exceptionally bright future. No doubt. You have wisdom way, way, way beyond your years.

He seems like a genuinely good guy

Great interview! I hope he pursues his love for sports commentary. He definitely has the "camera presence," and an easy conversational style, that viewers will love. It’s a way for him to apply his deep knowledge of the inner-workings of those games, and enhance the fan experience--something that a lot of existing talent does not always have. And he has a great head of hair. Go get it, Saul!

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! I don’t know how I omitted this from the interview (think I wanted to be mindful of time) but I did broadcast at Trinity and really enjoyed it. Never too late to get back into it! Also, glad the hair looked alright… I was debating getting a haircut before this was filmed. Lol

he is great at describing his feeling at those moments

you know, you have a great voice, great delivery, good looks. Dont give up on being an announcer!

This was a GREAT interview. So articulate.

Super likable guy wish him all the success going forward, Truly brave to lay it all out there but that is most definitely a step in the right recovery direction

What a likable human. So much self awareness

very intelligent young man, i am soooo happy for you Saul. That you have identified a real problem at a young age! you are successful and you will continue to be

This story hit home with me. I remember being a kid always wanting to have my parents buy me scratch offs. I never have been crazy when betting in casinos because you actually feel the money leave your hand but betting online or on apps is so different. Losing a few hundred dollars in Vegas totally turned me off for years, but sports betting and fantasy football betting is addictive. I won $100k on a $7 fantasy football bet this year on Fanduel and I am so glad i didnt blow it away by tripling down and gambling it all away. The high i got from that win was insane and i can absolutely see how someone can completely go off the deep-end when getting a win like that and how it can totally make someone spiral into a full blown gambling addict.

@aokijannick7616

Жыл бұрын

Wtffff what kind of bet was that?

@M0rganFReelance

Жыл бұрын

@@aokijannick7616 prolly a free roll 10 leg parlay or something.

@anteem3055

8 ай бұрын

That was triggering- lol- im not that lucky !!

"Paper or plastic? Because this ball game is in the bag!" Is a great line

I don’t know what it’s like to gamble and lose thousands of dollars, but an addiction is an addiction and I wish him the best🌸

@e-bikeautonomy

Жыл бұрын

go smoke crack you will find out!

@karole7345

Жыл бұрын

U broke girl

@ow3wells

Жыл бұрын

@@karole7345 No, U broke boy?

Saul.....Kudos to you for your transparency and your diligence to do better! I see a book OR motivational speaking engagements ahead for you.

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I really hope so!! Trying to get myself into the speaking circuit… I will keep at it 🙏🏻

Love the gambling interviews. This is an intense lifestyle.

I like these niche subjects like "gambler, former DEA agent, the family in West Virginia, hacker, etc." a lot more than the typical drug addict interviews.

What a smart young young man... I hope he succeeds!

@e-bikeautonomy

Жыл бұрын

u spelt stupid wrong!

@sunshine3914

Жыл бұрын

@@e-bikeautonomy you’re showing an immense amount of stupidity by commenting before listening to the entire interview.

@ddz1375

Жыл бұрын

​@@e-bikeautonomy go get a real bicycle. Actually pedaling a bike is good exercise for the mind.

@karenfryberger4260

Жыл бұрын

@@ddz1375 Looks like he could use a dictionary as well...

@Mark-gn5rw

Жыл бұрын

If u think this punk is smart? Ur i.q.? Ouch

Thank you for your story man! You are so young and smart the sky is the limit

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jesse. Very kind of you to say

This is intriguing to me because I’ve been sports betting for years and I just keep myself accountable. Every kind of addiction runs in my family including gambling but I set my limit every week and I don’t go over it. I do a little extra on the super bowl but even then it’s $20 max. When me and my partner go to a casino we have a set amount before we walk in (usually $20) and we hold ourselves to it - he has a family history of gambling as well so it’s a with caution thing. I’ve dealt with enough addiction (and am open with friends and family for accountability) to know when things are going sideways. I’m definitely one of those moderation people - cold turkey puts me in like desperation mode

@astridlabodhisattva1098

Жыл бұрын

Same

@akeiser12

Жыл бұрын

Cool story bro 👍

@cakeboss1721

Жыл бұрын

You need at least like 200$ to have fun at the casino

@juliemiller6966

Жыл бұрын

@@cakeboss1721 different perceptions of fun I guess

Loved this interview.

I wish he saw more of a correlation with drug addiction and gambling addiction. With drugs, there are rituals and planning that a person gets used to as well. Also I would say gambling isn’t all mental- the physical for the drug addict is the drug, the physical for the gambler is the money and the machine, the bright lights, social aspect. Addiction is addiction, rich, poor, educated, old, young. It’s all the same, just different stuff for different people. Really great interview ❤️ congratulations on 3 years & 10 months free from gambling 😊

Articulate and good hearted guy,I would certainly say there is an aspect of ADHD/ADD which it itself can fuel anxiety and pressures in life ,as a recently diagnosed ADHD adult and a problem gambler,the instant gratification and the dopamine hit you get from the journey and the procrastinating in my head complete validates the end result ,just they feeling while you are gambling is better then the win itself in my eyes,don't get me wrong it hurts to lose ,but it doesn't actually feel all that great to win with me ,it just reassures me that I have enough money to continue the process .it's dangerous and difficult to explain to people but I can see a massive correlation in ADHD and gambling .I'm early days in to talks to start my medication so I hope I can reflect back and be like this gentleman .

@user-lf8uk9qh2c

10 ай бұрын

This. And when I was taking my ADHD meds it was worse

Amazing interview. Very well said, enjoy this young man.

I’m a 22 year old who can relate to this same exact thing I’ve been gambling since the day I turned 18 I want to know the first time I went and only had $10 in my pocket and put it on number 27 roulette hit 27. From there I continue to go to the casino almost every weekend gambling my whole paycheck. It all started as kid with being competitive and wanting to win I would bet on anything or play any game that was like legal gambling, like that stacker game I always made it to the grand prize and lost I never took the small prize. I do the same thing at the casino win 1500 and gamble it all on one spin. I have lost over 40 grand in the last 3 years (Covid had the casino shut down for a year and sports betting is not legal in my state) between championship games prize fights and the roulette table

@Juscantgetright

Жыл бұрын

I always coped with it by saying I’m not in college and most kids my age are so it was okay to blow the money I’m making cause everyone else was racking up debt or just broke college kids and I don’t drink or go out so it was my way of having some sort of fun I was missing out on by being a college kid

@Juscantgetright

Жыл бұрын

The rush is what always has got me I’ve never ever left a casino even, sex doesn’t even compare to the rush a good run at the casino gives you

@RealAmericanStar

Жыл бұрын

You gotta quit bro. You can do it.

@BluesBoy-ij2rb

10 ай бұрын

Check out a gamblers anonymous meeting, you'll more than likely find some guys in the boat your in , same age ,etc. ...... .......................aware of what the problem is , and doing something about it ...!!!!....... , give it a try , if its not for you , no problem ..,JUST TRY IT !!!!........................................ Erik

Stoppings easy. Staying stopped is the ultimate battle

I could've listened to him for twice as long, great interview and great guest

Self esteem plays a big part in addiction because people with low self esteem want to feel better about themselves and gambling, alcohol, drugs etc. can give them that instant fix. I wish everyone peace, love and joy.

I am currently struggling with gambling addiction 😢

"Addicts" are often looked down on for many, many reasons. Most people are addicted to food - and overeat. Saul, your addiction is just a little bit further down the line and requires a different discipline to not over-indulge in.

Seems like a really nice genuine guy. Good luck buddy.🙏🤞👊

Very well spoken. Wish him the best!

I remember you from the meetings in SA. Good to see you made a change. I'm still working on myself.

Great video! Thanks Saul and God bless.

Why did he tell his story up until 2 of his first bets, then leave out anything past that? I assumed the interview would be based around when/how things started going poorly, how poorly it got and how his problem affected his life to such a point he needed to seek help. I got that a girl broke up with him and someone told him he needs professional help but why?!?

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Valid comment. I recall my mind taking me in a different direction and I got overly cautious to avoid delving into war stories about my specific gambling moments. Essentially, I escalated to higher and higher amounts wagering on more and more games. Once my appetite for gambling overshadowed my bankroll I started going into debt with bookies, blocking their phone numbers and finding new ones. It was constant chaos

@sunii4264

Жыл бұрын

If he SAYS he lost $100, he really lost 100x's or more. Your SO gambles? RUN! Source: me💸

Very insightful and self-aware

The thing he says about winning being the gateway is so true; when i was around 18 i was working a shitty job and was basically broke one Saturday morning so i went to the bookies and did an accumulator bet with my last €1.40. somehow predicted that man utd would draw 2-2 with sunderland 33-1 with another draw and a win for my own team Nottingham forest i ended up winning 440 euros from a euro basically. Safe to say i never repeated such an improbable bet. Never had major problems but definitely through way a few thousand over the next decade or so. In ireland gambling is a major problem. Even quite small towns will often have 2 or 3 bookies and of course horse racing is huge. Glad i dont have any interest anymore, in the end , easy money is bad money and leads to other terrible life choices. Then when you realise so much racing is fixed you see that you were a fool for thinking you could "beat the bookies". Very, very few do.

The gamblers, counterfeiters, and con artists have fascinating tales. I'd love to hear from more of them.

Wery well spoken dude wish him the best been struggeling with gambeling too been sober for 2 days rn

Undiagnosed ADHD is one hell of a thing. I see this in my clients i work with as a training psychologist. This fella could benefit from an assessment.

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Good call… lol. I was diagnosed at a super young age. I have tried various strategies to cope but still have a lot I’d like to learn that could help me. I have been unmedicated for it for nearly 5 years now but am not closed off to the possibility that it could help me moving forward

@gSWG3R

Жыл бұрын

@Saul Malek You have a lot going for you dude. Really happy to hear the career path you've chosen. Thanks for sharing your story :)

@SaulMalekSpeaking

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lorenkenion2360

Жыл бұрын

What is the best way to go about an assessment?

@gSWG3R

Жыл бұрын

@lorenkenion2360 I live in Australia, so it might be different here. But typically it's through your general practitioner (doctor) and they refer you to a psychiatrist who perform the assessments. If you're an adult, collect your school report cards and any info from your parents who can comment about your behaviour as a kid. This is a neurodevelopmental disorder, so evidence of it existing in childhood is currently the consensus for adult diagnosis. That may change one day.

I e been searching for someone to relate to. And this guy has opened my heart and eyes. Definitely a problem that doesn’t get talked about as much as others Andy one reading this stay strong. GODS kingdom is waiting for all of us.

This guy is likable, a good speaker and storyteller, very intelligent at 25, and kinda funny off the cuff. He might do well as a comedian or entertainer.

I had no idea how addictive gambling can be until online sports betting was legalized here. It started out feeling like the sports book is giving you free money with their sign up promotions, and thinking I'm smart by not placing large wagers and giving it all back to them. Then the worst thing happened to me, I hit a ten leg parlay and turned a dollar into $500. That was definitely a before and after moment, like my brain rewired itself and ever since then I've been chasing that dragon.

@jarvisbanks757

Жыл бұрын

Yessir I would probably be a millionaire if it wasn’t for sports betting I feel you about chasing the dragon it’s like winning 50 isn’t enough you need bigger wins to feel that high

@weswest8666

10 ай бұрын

I’ve got a few buddies who hit multiple 10 leg parlays with huge payouts, they are all addicted af.

@dustinwillis3261

9 ай бұрын

@@weswest8666my Buddy hit a 12 team all NFL parlay and put 100$ on it . Odds in 12 teams is 500/1 ….. 50,000$ payout plus had to pay taxes . Then within 2 weeks of nfl beta he lost it all😂😂😂😂😂😂

ADHD. 100% Everything he says tracks with the condition. It's dopamine seeking behaviour. The risk/reward - the grandparent with the same thing - this is why we need more coverage of this type of this, lives could be saved.

@e-bikeautonomy

Жыл бұрын

ADHD is fake!

@brittanyw1124

Жыл бұрын

As someone with ADHD raising a child with ADHD I instantly recognized it. Especially when they talked about the grandfather and genetics. Generations of undiagnosed ADHD.

@karole7345

Жыл бұрын

Putting a label on someone or dosing them up doesnt save lives. Enviornment issue

@phaedraxae

Жыл бұрын

@@karole7345 I understand your point, the environment has to come first, but also if we don't look after, and diagnose correctly, the folk who could massively benefit from the correct help, are we not continuing to fail each other, just as much as the planet?

@Heopful

Жыл бұрын

Everything you do in life is dopamine seeking behaviour

I was a casual gambler all my life, but in 2022 I went down a deep hole for about 12mths gambling online. It's a terrible addiction, the sleepless nights constant lying. Waking up the day after getting paid with 50 bucks in your account for the week. The biggest down for me was winning big, 5 - 6k sometimes more and within a few hours gambling it all away the same night, then sitting up all night in disbelief and facing the reality of all the excuses you have to give of why you can't pay rent that week or knowing you have bills due you can't pay. Thank God I stopped when I did or don't know where I would be now.