The 27-year-old plans to look for work after his charges are dropped, and he is concerned that if he is publicly identified as a compulsive gambler, the job search will be even more difficult.
Nick stated, “It gave the day a different dynamic, a certain level of excitement.” Because he is facing criminal charges for stealing money from his job to feed his gambling addiction, which has cost him more than $700,000 over the past ten years, Nick requested not to be identified by his full name. He and the other students in his gym, which was close to the Jersey Shore, would compete to see who could make the most baskets for $5 or $10 each. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, 60-80% of high school students report having gambled for money in the past year. By Wayne Parry As a high school senior, Nick was blessed with a deadly accurate jump shot from the three-point line, which he was quick to monetize.
