US EditionPhil Mickelson says he's done gambling and is on the road to being 'the person I want to be'
- Golfer Phil Mickelson has admitted to previously crossing the line from moderation to addiction with gambling, causing harm to his loved ones and leading to loss of focus. He denies ever betting on the Ryder Cup but his public admission comes after claims that he wagered over $1 billion in the past three decades.
- Mickelson's gambling addiction and distraction from his personal life have been confirmed by his previous seeking of help for his gambling habits. He acknowledges the damage caused to his relationships and the need to clean up the mess he created.
- Though he has since received professional help, Mickelson will not be participating in the upcoming Ryder Cup for the first time in nearly three decades. He plans to continue playing in other tournaments.
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Phil Mickelson says he is ‘in recovery’ after claim he gambled more than $1bn
Golfer said betting alienated him from loved onesAllegations came in book by gambler Billy WaltersPhil Mickelson said in a lengthy social media post on Monday that he has stopped betting after crossing the line from moderation into addiction.“Most of you will enjoy this football season with moderation while having lots of fun and entertainment,” Mickelson wrote. “The fantasy leagues will provide banter amongst friends and money won or lost betti…
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Phil Mickelson says he's done gambling and is on the road to being 'the person I want to be' Phil Mickelson won't be betting on football this year — much less the Ryder Cup — saying in a lengthy social media post Monday that he previously crossed the line from moderation into addiction and "it wasn't any fun." "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 pre…
Phil Mickelson says he’s done gambling and is on the road to being
NEW YORK: Phil Mickelson won’t be betting on football this year — much less the Ryder Cup — saying in a lengthy social media post Monday that he previously crossed the line from moderation into addiction and “it wasn’t any fun.” “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,” Mickelson wrote in the post.
Phil Mickelson: Gambling crossed the line 'into addiction'
Less than a month after the release of a book that detailed his gambling ventures, Phil Mickelson announced Monday that he will refrain from wagering on football games this season after he struggled with a betting addiction.
Phil Mickelson says he's done gambling and is on the road to being 'the person I want to be'
Phil Mickelson won't be betting on football this year — much less the Ryder Cup — saying in a lengthy social media post Monday that he previously crossed the line from moderation into addiction and “it wasn't any fun.” “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,” Mickelson wrote in the post. His public ad
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