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Charles Barkley opens up about losing $25 million gambling
Charles Barkley's recent chat on the 'Club Shay Shay' podcast gave a deep dive into his gambling world. He opened up about some eye-popping numbers, sharing both highs and lows. Barkley didn't hold back, admitting to scoring big with a $7 million win but also revealing a staggering $25 million loss.
His story paints a vivid picture of the rollercoaster ride that is gambling. Barkley's love for the thrill of it all shone through as he recounted his Vegas adventures, where he'd sometimes rake in a cool million.
''They're like ‘Dude, why can't you win $300,000 and say man we had a great weekend? Why you got to win a million? Why can't you lose 300 and say we still had a great weekend?','' Barkley said his friends told him. [...] You ain't got to win a million or you ain't got to chase it and lose a million.''
Yet, the wins were often overshadowed by the gut-wrenching losses. After hitting a rough patch, Barkley took a break from gambling for two years. But as the itch crept back, his pals gave him a reality check about his losses. It's a tale of triumphs, setbacks, and the hard truths that come with chasing Lady Luck.
Source USA Today: Charles Barkley's gambling was so bad he quit, until friends told him the brutal truth about his righ-rolling
Source Fadeway World: Charles Barkley Gets Completely Honest On Losing $25 Million In Gambling While Only Winning $7 Million
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