The Gambler

The Gambler

Podcast: The Gambler
Host: Michael Genovese
Category: News & Current Affairs
Sub-Category: True Crime & Investigations
First Episode: 2024

Simon Harris was leading a secret double life. He was a married father of two with a successful career in commercial banking. He was also a hopeless gambling addict, blowing as much as $15,000 a week betting on horses. To fund his crippling addiction, Simon stole more than $2.1 million from his employer and went to extraordinary lengths to cover his tracks. However, when the fraud was ultimately uncovered, Simon realised that his gambling addiction cost him far more than just money… The Gambler is written and presented by 9News Journalist Michael Genovese. Lifeline: 13 11 14. The Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858.

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