LIV Golf player Phil Mickelson has opened up about his gambling addiction.
The 53-year-old wrote a lengthy post on X (formerly Twitter) addressing his well-publicised issues with gambling to coincide with the new NFL season.
Lefty began: “Most of you will enjoy this football season with moderation while having lots of fun and entertainment. The fantasy leagues will provide banter amongst friends and money won or lost betting won’t affect you. I wont be betting this year because I crossed the line of moderation and into addiction which isn’t any fun at all.“
Most of you will enjoy this football season with moderation while having lots of fun and entertainment. The fantasy leagues will provide banter amongst friends and money won or lost betting won’t affect you. I wont be betting this year because I crossed the line of moderation and…September 18, 2023
An excerpt from a book by professional gambler Billy Walters recently alleged that Mickelson had gambled $1bn. However, Mickelson stressed that his addiction didn’t cause financial difficulties. He continued: “The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I was so distracted I wasn’t able to be present with the ones I love and caused a lot of harm. This lack of presence has been so hurtful.”
Mickelson also suggested some people were a negative influence on him, and thanked his wife, Amy, for her support. He wrote: “If you ever cross the line of moderation and enter into addiction, hopefully you won’t confuse your enablers as friends like I did. Hopefully you won’t have to deal with these difficult moments publicly so others can profit off you like I have.
“But hopefully you WILL have a strong and supportive partner who is willing to help you through being your worst self, and through your worst moments like I have in Amy. She has loved me and supported me through my darkest and most difficult times. I couldn’t have gotten through this without her.
“I’m so grateful for her strength in helping us get through the many challenges I’ve created for us. Because of her love, support, and commitment, I’m back on track to being…
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