Charles Barkley Sits Down With Ernie Johnson To Discuss His Gambling Problems

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Charles Barkley: No More Gambling (Video)
Published 5/20/2008 by Jeanette at RightFielders Women in Sports
... to Barkley, he’s always had the money to lose, but admits now that he needs a break. “I like to go into Vegas, it’s a fun place, but you know what, I’ve got to stop gambling. That’s the bottom line. I am not going to gamble anymore. For right now, the next year or two, I’m not going to gamble.” Barkley thinks he can quit his gambling habit without seeking professional help. See video of Charles Barkley speaking about his gambling problem below. Thanks to our friends over at Awful Announcing for the clip! Photo: YouTube

Barkley: 'I'm Not Going to Gamble Anymore'
Published 5/20/2008 by Matt Watson at FanHouse
... It's his money, and by all accounts all that he's ever lost has been part of his discretionary income, but I don't think anyone can argue that he's not making a wise decision. (via Awful Announcing, ...

The Surest Sign Barkley Soon To Run For Governor
Published 5/20/2008 by Tuffy at SPORTSbyBROOKS
... , our… our Charles! We love you for your vices, not despite them. If you put down the club sandwich, push away the vodka tonic, and stay out of the casinos, who will we live vicariously through? We want you on that blackjack table, Charles; we need you on that blackjack table. Alright, Charles; we’ll listen to your side: (Thanks to AWFUL ANNOUNCING for the video and coverage) We know it’s serious if the barstools come out. We’ll support you this time, Charles. After all, it’s selfish for us to ask what we can’t do ourselves. Still, we’ll miss the old Charles. (The casinos ...

Barkley Hopes to Downturn Gambling Lifestyle
Published 5/20/2008 by Marcel Mutoni at SLAM Online
Tremendous job done by TNT and Charles Barkley of facing the Chuckster’s well-known gambling issues head on last night. Barkley says he’s going to stop gambling - for now. (Via: Awful Announcing) ...

Morning Constitutional: The All-Cancer Team
Published 5/20/2008 at The Sporting Blog
... | Big League Stew A full roster of players who kicked cancer and went on to continue (somewhat) glorious careers. Barkley Sits Down To Discuss His Gambling Problems | AA Chuck talks about his gambling addiction on TNT's studio show. ...

Charles Barkley Says He Will Stop Gambling, Starting ... NOW [Wanna Bet?]
Published 5/20/2008 by Rick Chandler at Deadspin
... OK, it wasn't exactly an intervention. But, unlike the Las Vegas Casino Workers Union, I wish Sir Charles every success in his effort to quit. This all came about, of course, because The Wynn Las Vegas resort alleged in a civil complaint that Barkley failed to repay four $100,000 casino markers this past October. Barkley says the debt has since been paid. ...

Latest odds to win the '07-08 NBA Championship
Published 5/20/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
... before the playoffs end. Seriously. "Yes" pays +750, which seems like a pretty good bet if you're, you know, Charles Barkley.

What's Awesome in the NBA: Episode 1
Published 5/21/2008 by kellex (noreply@blogger.com) at le basketbawl: The NBA Basketball Blog
... ? Yes he did! Do we believe him? No! Just imagine he and Jordan on the golf course or in a casino. Do you really think MJ is going to let off of Sir Charles? Hah...awesome. Another link. ...