Banker Steals Thousands To Gamble | Cade's Story

In this video, I spoke with Cade W about his experience as a banker who developed a gambling addiction and ended up in financial, emotional and legal troubles as a result.

A once successful banking professional - now a recovering compulsive gambler who is facing his recovery and potential time in prison head on to help others whom have experienced problem gambling

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About My Channel:
ODAAT Recovery is about helping people who are struggling with gambling problems find resources for recovery and my story of Gambling Addiction recovery so they can avoid making the same mistakes with their life that he made with his. Founded in 2023.

ODAAT Recovery reaches an average of 15 million people on a monthly basis across all platforms, and is aimed at being a community platform for all of those who are struggling with problem gambling. It is the culmination of his six years of experience battling a gambling addiction and his two years of experience in recovery. Common Facts About Gambling Addiction:
Approximately 2-3% of Americans meet the criteria for a gambling disorder, which equates to around 6 million people.

Around 96% of gamblers lose money in the long run, reinforcing the industry's design to ensure the house always wins.

Studies show that people with a gambling addiction impact 7-10 others around them on average, showing that a gambling addiction can impact more people than simply the gambler themself.

Over 50% of people with gambling addiction also struggle with substance abuse or another mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety.

Gambling Addiction costs the U.S. economy an estimated $7 billion annually, including losses from job productivity, criminal justice expenses, and healthcare costs.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 0:34 The Urge to Gamble
0:34 - 1:14 Meet Cade
1:14 - 2:09 First Gambling Experience
2:09 - 3:10 Winning & The Addiction
3:10 - 4:24 Casinos in South Dakota
4:24 - 5:30 From College to Banking
5:30 - 6:41 Gambling Becomes a Problem
6:41 - 7:58 The Pressure to Succeed
7:58 - 9:22 The Impact on Family
9:22 - 10:37 The Illusion of Winning
10:37 - 12:06 Losing Family Savings
12:06 - 13:40 Hitting Rock Bottom
13:40 - 15:25 The Ride Home in Silence
15:25 - 16:56 Hiding the Pain
16:56 - 18:49 Getting Caught Gambling
18:49 - 20:28 The First Confession
20:28 - 22:01 The Power of GA Meetings
22:01 - 23:40 Recovery & Helping Others
23:40 - 25:16 Legal Consequences
25:16 - 26:55 Shame & Public Exposure
26:55 - 28:33 What Cade Would Tell Himself
28:33 - 29:34 Why Life is Better Now