Woman Says She’s Lost Over $90,000 To ‘Terrible, Terrible Gambling Addiction'

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“I have a terrible, terrible gambling addiction,” says Shari. “When I’m gambling, I don’t have to worry or think about all my problems.”

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Shari says when she runs out of her free-play money, she hits the ATM and has spent as much as $6,000 in one gambling session. She says she has taken out money from her 401K, has numerous loans and credit cards, and has pawned jewelry and purses to get money to feed her addiction. Now, $90,000 in debt, the grandma is living with her son and daughter-in-law because she can’t afford a place of her own.

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“I have hid the fact that I withdrew so much out of my 401K from my family and my children out of embarrassment,” Shari says. “If I knew how to stop it, it wouldn’t be a problem.”

What does Shari say is driving her behavior? See what she tells Dr. Phil in the video above.

On Monday’s episode, hear what Shari’s children say about her behavior. Check here to see where you can watch.

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They probably love having her as an employee because they never actually have to pay her if you think about it. They get all their money back!

jennifermarea
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I went for my birthday a week ago and lost $500 & never want to gamble again. I can’t imagine losing thousands

mollyb
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im not addicted to gambling but i am an addict, my heart is with her, unless you are suffering from addiction, you might never understand the logic of someone suffering from it, its literally insanity.

buddypalthesilly
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I only played slots once--penny slots. I was in Las Vegas and figured I might as well. 25 cents in, I got a free drink. Well! Cashed out. That was as good as it was going to get!

funnyusername
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You’ve only “won” money you’ve lost, you haven’t won a damn thing!

Bulltrader
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The casino so generously gifted those Godiva chocolates because gambling is like a box of chocolates😶lollll

natalie
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I feel every bit of this having lost $10k in 2 weeks. And I make normal money just like any other working class person. Gambling takes control when you use it as an outlet. Rocky marriage or relationship being separated will definitely do it. I’m at a point where I no longer play just to win but play to lose. If I don’t reach a goal I will lose $2000 trying to win that last $10. Where I really took a dive is discovering I can gamble more than my atm limit. I used to be limited to $800 until discovering I can buy slot vouchers over the atm limit. Just try to get a grip before it gets bad.

bosshogg
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Healthy people don’t understand it’s not about money .. it’s pain inside

rammingthrough
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Casino is where demon is behind. I see many drain out their entire saving in one day and lose mind completely. $ 1000 become 100 In casino, they keep pouting out money to recover their loss.

mariasanchez
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A colleague of mine once said that when he turned 21, his father gave him a good lesson about gambling.... took him to the bathroom and made him flush a $100 bill down the toilet

COtrucker
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Did you notice her smiling when she says she is a vip at the casino and at the highest level? Maybe gambling brought her attention, not just the money

chuachua-hjzd
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My co worker is like this we do industrial painting we make over 2k a week and he is always broke

wiiretime
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My father in law has a gambling addiction. It got to the point me and my wife lost our relationship with him. Gambling addicts are no different than drug addiction. They lie, cheat, and steal to get money to feed their addiction.

perfectzero
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My mom is also a gambling addict. It has completely ruined her life.

megansanborn
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Is it me or does it seem like she’s bragging about having a gambling addiction. Like she is proud.

tealjordan
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I have lost 25 thousand dollars in casino. Still on debts of 12 thousand dollars. There is no hope in my life. I don't know what I will do tomorrow!

vijaymishra
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Took my grandma to the casino when I was old enough I spent 5 dollars and won 35 i retired from gambling as the champion

alonzosanchez
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In my country any person working for a casino is not allowed to enter any casino in the country

marials
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So many people just like her including myself, it’s an insane addition that it’s hard to quit

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Praying hard for this woman to find God and his wisdom and realize her worth.

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