Three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson says he won’t be betting on the NFL this year and has shared some words of warning for those who do.
Less than a month after the release of a book that detailed his gambling ventures, Phil Mickelson has announced that he will refrain from wagering on football games this season after he struggled with a betting addiction.
Walters accused Mickelson of trying to bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup, but Mickelson denied those claims, tellingBut Monday’s statement had nothing to do with golf, as Mickelson offered some words of caution for those who plan to have a wager this NFL season. “The money wasn’t ever the issue since our financial security has never been threatened, but I was so distracted I wasn’t able to be present with the ones I love and caused a lot of harm. This lack of presence has been so hurtful.”The six-time major winner also encouraged others not to follow in his footsteps.
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