A life of gambling . Carl speaks very openly about his fond memories of betting on the horses as a child with his grandfather, the thrill of going to the races . This developed into a darker side of gambling online and in casinos and living with a gambling addiction that ended up taking so much .. I pleased to say Carl is now free from the shackles of gambling and is sharing his story to assist with losing the stigma of gambling and offering help to those who may be struggling .. great conversation .