What happens when gambling stops being entertainment and starts controlling your life?

We hear the testimony of Manuel Salmun Wiernik, who shares his experience with gambling addiction and speaks openly about the point his addiction reached, the consequences it had on his life, and the process he went through to overcome it.

We discuss one of the most interesting questions of the conversation: what's worse for a gambling addict, winning or losing? We also talk about the moment he hit rock bottom, his time in rehabilitation, whether it's possible to gamble responsibly again after developing an addiction, and why even watching sports can change after such an experience.

A different kind of conversation than we usually have on Los Reyes, but necessary to show the other side of gambling and remind us that behind every bet there's a risk that shouldn't be ignored.

00:00 Intro Clip
00:34 Intro Los Reyes
01:01 Welcome
06:05 I Hated My Life
10:26 What's worse for a gambling addict, winning or losing?

11:42 What did you do before?

12:56 Was your life ever in danger?

14:12 Can you gamble responsibly after rehabilitation?

17:08 Manuel's Past
20:19 Can you watch sports?

37:14 Your Strategy
40:36 Youth and Casinos
45:29 What was rock bottom?

51:06 What was in your clinic?

51:46 Why is it the worst addiction?

01:07:10 Why do more people end up there?

01:39:10 The way to view betting
01:42:41 The Kings and their clients' banks
01:53:40 Farewell

If you or someone close to you is having trouble controlling gambling, seeking professional support can be an important first step.