'He lost $10 million at the table!' Former mobster reveals REAL gambling addict between Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley

Franzese had this to say about Charles Barkley‘s gambling problem on VladTV:

Charles Barkley, he said 'I don't have a gambling problem'. He lost ten million dollars at the table, but he doesn't have a gambling problem. You lose ten million dollars you got a gambling problem trust me on that.

He contrasted this with Michael Jordan‘s ‘competition problem.’ Franzese doesn’t feel that Jordan has a gambling problem because it doesn’t affect his lifestyle. For most with a problem, gambling wreaks havoc in their lives which is obviously a huge issue.

Jordan’s gambling is more about the thrill of competition than financial gain as elaborated by Michael Franzese. This insight offers a different angle on Jordan’s well-publicized betting habits.

Charles Barkley admitted he lost about $10M due to gambling

In a remarkably open interview with ESPN, Charles Barkley, the renowned NBA star turned TNT analyst, shared his own struggles with gambling. Barkley disclosed that his gambling escapades have cost him an estimated $10 million, a revelation that underscores the gravity of his struggle.

Barkley’s honesty in discussing his gambling issues sheds light on the complex nature of the addiction. He spoke about his attempts to moderate his gambling habits, seeking to transform it from a compulsive behavior to a manageable pastime.

Barkley’s approach to gambling is layered and introspective. He doesn’t equate his gambling with substance addictions but acknowledges its detrimental impact on his life. His decision to continue gambling, albeit more cautiously, speaks to the complex nature of addiction and the personal journey toward finding a balance.