I Was a Lawyer Who Stole From Clients to Gamble (My Secret Life)

Jeff shares his gambling addiction story

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Jeff Wasserman is a former practicing attorney who has faced and addressed gambling addiction, leading him to a path of recovery and service. Today, he uses that lived experience to help others find hope and healing. He is the Judicial Outreach and Development Director for the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, raising awareness of gambling addiction among judges, lawyers, and others in the legal system. Jeff earned certifications as an International Gambling Counselor (ICGC-I) and Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). In 2019, he founded the Problem Gambling Support Group (PGSG), a peer-led online community that offers daily recovery meetings and provides vital support for young people navigating gambling harm in today’s pervasive gambling culture. Jeff has been a presenter or keynote speaker for the Arizona Department of Gaming, Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling, Montana State Bar Association, the National Council on Problem Gambling, the American Bar Association, the Delaware State Bar Association, and the National Association of Drug Court Professionals. His insights have been featured by NPR, Reuters, NBC News, and local television and radio outlets in the Wilmington and Philadelphia areas. He also co-hosts All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast.

Jeff shares how his gambling started casually at Belmont Park, escalated through law school trips to Atlantic City, and eventually shifted from social blackjack to the high-limit slot room for one reason: escape. We talk about the mental “zone,” why shame makes people hide, how addiction can override logic (even for a lawyer), and why comparing your losses to someone else’s is one of the biggest traps that keeps people from getting help.

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