Barkley Admits to Gambling over 10 Million Dollars Away
Charles Barkley told ESPN yesterday he has a gambling problem, estimating that he's lost about $10 million over the years. Then last night he said he doesn't have a gambling problem."My agent has really worked with me to try to get it where I can go and gamble and have fun," Barkley told ESPN. "That's easier said than done. Do I have a gambling problem? Yeah, I do have a gambling problem. But I don't consider it a problem because I can afford to gamble. "The Sixers great, who last month was elected to the basketball Hall of Fame, said he's not concerned about his habit because he has enough money to cover his losses, though he did say he hoped to wager less money."When I gamble I should be playing $1,000 a hand instead of $20,000 a hand, because if I played for $1,000 a hand I probably could lose $50,000 to $100,000 a hand instead of millions of dollars," Barkley said.Barkley said the thrill of competition has a lot to do with his urge to wager. "I like to gamble and I'm not going to quit," he said. "I've just got to get it under control."
May 6, 2006
Posted By Bob Hartman
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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