'Gambling for me was a way to earn more money and make me feel better about myself. But what began as a bit of fun, spun out of control, resulting in him stealing €1.75 million from his employer An Post to fuel his gambling addiction over a 10 year period. And that buzz was something I had never felt before. He underwent treatment for gambling addiction and then decided he wanted to help people who were struggling in the same way he had been. He regularly visits schools to give educational talks, he has released a memoir as a cautionary tale around the dangers of gambling and is now a registered counsellor.

Source: The Irish Times November 12, 2025 11:12 UTC