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I’m Ditching the Term “Recovery”

I’m Ditching the Term “Recovery”

Recovery That's always been the term I've used to describe my days since becoming a non-gambler. At first, it felt like a proper term to use. I had destroyed my life and there was undoubtedly a recovery process from the trauma my gambling caused. But over time, it has...

Two Things We Need From Operators

Two Things We Need From Operators

In the previous post, I outlined the reasons operators should stick to operating and leave responsible gambling campaigns to organizations focused on prevention or treatment. But there are two things we desperately need from the industry. 1. Money I'll cut to the...

Stick to What You Do Best

Stick to What You Do Best

From new job positions and titles to new campaigns, it seems every significant gambling operator is sending more life rafts and manpower into the deep end of the pool. Only time will tell if the increased presence and attention on preventing, identifying, and throwing...

Gambling Destroyed My Life, But I Support Legalization

Gambling Destroyed My Life, But I Support Legalization

Of all the things I've done in my life, this might be the scariest. That's saying something coming from someone who has documented the worst days, months and years of my life for all to listen to at any moment they choose. The fear comes from my awareness of the...