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A Man Who Lost Everything to Gambling | Johannesburg News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Summary
A 45-year-old man’s life unraveled over three decades of gambling addiction — starting with a single coin at age 13 — costing him his marriage, career, over a million rand, and nearly his life. After a brutal 2015 shooting and a spiral into online betting, he gambled away his salary, workplace savings, and even his injury payout — all while lying to his family. His wife left him in 2020, pregnant, after he confessed to losing their savings. He only sought help in 2025, crediting counseling with saving him — and now he’s warning kids: online gambling is a trap that can destroy everything. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2979132a3cdc41d6