Welcome back to Gambling Recovery, Taking Back Your Life. I'm your host, Jimmy M. This is where we dive into the real and raw stories of gambling addiction and the journey to recovery. Today’s guest is someone who spent 25 years living a double life, gambling from the moment he woke up until he went to bed, lying, deceiving, and destroying everything in his path, his marriage, his family, his finances, and, ultimately, himself. He was an action gambler, a stock market addict, a sports bettor, a blackjack and craps player. Anything to keep the machine going. He lied about where he was, faked car accidents, and even had a second phone and computer just to cover his tracks. And when it all came crashing down, when the reality of losing everything finally hit, he found himself in a dark garage, staring at the ignition, ready to end it all. But that wasn’t the end of his story. In this episode, he unveils the raw truth of his descent into gambling addiction and the pivotal moments that led him to reclaim his life. A testament to the resilience of the human spirit. This is Martin’s story. Let’s get into it.