How do you know if you have a gambling problem?

It has been reported that ex-NBA star Charles Barkley has unpaid casino gambling debt of $400,000, which he acknowledges and says he intends to pay. These are apparently old debts, and with the career earnings he has made, that amount is probably synonymous to about $4000 for the majority of us, and even $400 for many other people, and $40 for the poorest of people, and $4 for a broke homeless person. I have read reports of impending criminal charges he faces, if the sum isn't paid. How could you let $400,000 slide?

I remember reading maybe last year where he won $700,000, I think, then he said something to the effect, that he has lost maybe $2 million, so he we winning his money back. The figures may be off, but the point is he is a gambler. And I don't care how many millions you make, when you can lose that kind of money at a casino, something is wrong.

The San Diego Union-Tribune quotes him as saying, "My mistake...I'm not broke, and I'm going to take care of it.” Sounds like the issue is a bit deeper than whether or not he is broke. Continued habitual gambling, no matter how much money you have--- eventually leads to BROKE. I wonder how much rice he could have bought with that money? READ MORE...

Is this hilarious or what? Barkley says the casino didn't call him. LOL

According to ESPN Barkley says he has been gambling for 20 years. If you have been gambling for 20 years, that sounds like a potential problem exists. Chucky, seek help--if you need it.

ESPN notes:

"Barkley could be granted up to six months to pay if he agrees to the standard district attorney's office restitution program, bad check unit chief Bernie Zadrowski said. He would be responsible for the $400,000 plus a 10 percent program fee totaling $40,000.

Roger said that if the case remains unresolved, as many as four felony theft or four felony bad check charges could be filed. The possible penalty for each theft conviction is one to 10 years in state prison. A conviction on a felony bad check charge could carry a one- to four-year term." READ MORE...