Howard Riback, a counselor specializing in problem gambling, shares his personal journey from addiction to recovery. He discusses the deceptive allure of gambling and its emotional toll on individuals and families. Riback recounts a pivotal family intervention that helped him confront his addiction. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in gambling and emphasizes the importance of responsible participation in betting activities, advocating for self-awareness and moderation in a landscape often glamorized by marketing.