"This Is an Illness" - Rich Eisen on the Allegations of Phil Mickelson’s $1 Billion Gambling Habit

Rich Eisen weighs in on allegations of Phil Mickelson betting $1 Billion over the course of 30 years.
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[@bearsjunky23hof88]

Phil mickelson has a gambling issue ...brought to you by draftkings😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anniehopkins8470]

legendary comment

[@IDontBuyIt50]

Brav-fuking-O

[@chrisolivo6591]

The hypocrisy of people like Rich Eisen is through the roof. All sports are in bed with gambling now as there are endless commercials everytime I watch a game. And Rich Eisen is surprised that people are addicted to sports gambling?

[@thedarkemissary]

​@@chrisolivo6591That's ridiculous. Activity availability has nothing to do with addiction. In fact, every official advertisement for gambling is legally mandated to inform you of the dangers of gambling addiction. Same with cigarettes warning you of cancer, condoms warning you of STDs and lawn equipment warning you of injury. "Hey. There's danger involved with what you're about to do with our products. Make sure you know what you're doing." You need to respect people have personal accountability instead of blaming spokespeople.

[@Chris-dj5hy]

@@chrisolivo6591 You can be against alcoholism and be sponsored by a beer company. Nuance is lost these days

[@sportsnet1997]

Unfortunately, every national sports show, regional sports show, radio show and even the local news is brought to you by online gambling now. I think we're years away from seeing a new generation of gambling addicts who will have ruined their lives. All my coworkers seem to be talking about all the online gambling they do now. It's insane.

[@PlyrMava.]

No difference from Sports being sponsored by alcohol and energy drink companies for decades. Only thing now is that the gambling being promoted by legitimate parties is regulated.

[@GD-rd6ig]

Don’t forget NFL sponsored slot machines.

[@titvngaming7693]

Yes but just like with alcohol, there’s millions and millions who drink, but not everyone has an addiction to drinking

[@dpdip]

This is very true. I thought that once gambling was legalized, gamblers would continue to gamble and maybe casuals would place a few more bets than usual, but I was wrong. I see almost everyone at work placing prop-bets, checking lines, etc. It's crazy.

[@jeffreywhite5353]

Create it and then call it a sickness.

[@wadesanecki7269]

What short memories people have. Does nobody remember when Phil switched from Titleist to Callaway? Part of the deal was said to include Callaway paying off millions that Phil owed in gambling debts. Not 100 million, but still a substantial amount.

[@artholyoke]

Until you know someone who has a gambling addiction then you have no idea how bad it really is. It’s just as bad as alcohol or cigarettes

[@kyledavis635]

Yep.... addition is addiction - the only thing that differs is what one person is addicted to vs another....

[@sparksdrinker5650]

alcohol is worse because it also effects your physical health

[@anthonyreynolds2365]

@@sparksdrinker5650 So does stress, anxiety and depression that gambling addiction causes. Working until you die because you gambled your 401K and your house, and your bank account away isn't a healthy way of life either.

[@thedarkemissary]

​@@sparksdrinker5650 nope gambling is worse, because losing causes you to become an alcoholic, while also preventing you from being able to afford it.

[@HarrisonHollers]

I think a gambling addiction is worse! People can place bets and do whatever they want. But if it becomes an addiction, that’s different.

[@jaycepero8069]

ESPN is opening a digital sports book, so I wonder how they will cover this.

[@NAWNAWHOLUP]

I bet u they don't 💲💲💲💲💲

[@SpottedSharks]

I am fine with legalized gambling, but they should be firewalled from sports leagues (college or pro) AND the journalists/networks which cover those sports.

[@julianbell9161]

I think we should treat gambling like cigarettes: legal, but you can’t advertise them.

[@billythekidder7182]

Pete Rose shouldn’t have to do that because his gambling didn’t create his numbers. His talent did. If the Trashtros can keep a title, Pete Rose should be in the damn HOF. Shoeless Joe too.

[@rwmorey71]

I agree with you but Rose is such a dick and hated by everyone and he has never acted sorry about his behavior.

[@paulmoss7940]

Hell yes.

[@callmefrog76]

The arrogance, ego, and judgement in which they speak of how another man is spending his own money is laughable. Too bad the world isn’t as perfect as these 🤡

[@springinfialta106]

However much money Phil has lost to betting, he's kept enough to buy almost all of the houses in an expensive neighborhood in San Diego.

[@sebastiangallegoceba]

Nobody knows that for sure. You can be a billionaire and still be broke

[@jamesmerritt3267]

@@sebastiangallegoceba And nobody knows for sure how much money Phil gambled away. Some guy coming out pf prison writes about Phil. Why would anyone believe that? He's looking for a fast buck.

[@theshastafarian]

@@jamesmerritt3267Except that Mickelson’s gambling is not exactly a secret.

[@harryhanz1690]

People have known about Phil to years.

[@titleist7624]

​@@jamesmerritt3267go look up the name Billy Walters.

[@aresef]

Legalized gambling is a scourge. Sports betting is no different.

[@IHateNicolasCage]

We are living in an era of no accountability and no self control. Not a good combination.

[@IDontBuyIt50]

@@IHateNicolasCage how dare you. how. dare. you. For some reason, I hate this Brockman guy, and I don't really know for sure why. So, what is the issue with Cage, is it the ten thousandth bad role, was that one too many? Was it Renfield?

[@IHateNicolasCage]

@@IDontBuyIt50 I confirmed my hatred of Nicolas cage once he had an unholy union with my other most hated entity: Math. As soon as that “Knowing” movie came out I was convinced he was the Devil incarnate

[@IDontBuyIt50]

@@IHateNicolasCage High praise for originality, I would never guessed that your reasons would be connected to Mathematica, definitely didn't see that coming. Well, I hate him for Renfield.

[@IHateNicolasCage]

@@IDontBuyIt50 Same team, that’s all that matters. Just a wild guess that he plays a befuddled vampire. Seeing how all he does is play a befuddled weatherman, or befuddled magician, or befuddled arms dealer

[@fodetoure1576]

This is why he took that Saudi money

[@markkoep]

He didn’t have 100 mil before liv? Lol

[@fodetoure1576]

@@markkoep google how debt works, I don’t have time to explain these things to you

[@markkoep]

@@fodetoure1576 lol so you’re saying he lost or spent in the neighborhood of half a bill outside of gambling?

[@MJLU280]

Phil has an addictive personality. Period. Stocks. Bets. Vegas. Golf. Etc etc.

[@haroldfloyd5518]

America no longer sees gambling as any sort of sickness at all. It’s everywhere everyday.

[@USC9210]

Not every American is okay with the state being involved in creating addicts for tax revenue.

[@leekslounge]

So he NEEDS Saudi money, got it.

[@kyucklebeans]

Lol I love how you NPCs refer to the Saudis like the Sith or something

[@Richard-gw2lr]

They aren't?

[@kyucklebeans]

@@Richard-gw2lr lol nope. They’re not.

[@ASimoneau]

I don't know if he needs it, but it sure makes it easier to maintain certain hobbies of his.

[@kyucklebeans]

@@ASimoneau I wouldn’t mind some “blood money”

[@QBAN2010]

I’m sick of vices being called sickness

[@patrickmoylan5983]

Rich is sponsored by draft kings and Jordan has lost more money then Michelson.

[@yepyep7629]

No wonder he wanted that Saudi money so much😂

[@Triqkshot]

I don’t care what other guys do with their own money at all.

[@fdapro1975]

None of this is our business. If he wants to lose HIS money, that is his business.

[@Alboalt]

It's still news because the accusations are public. Sorry

[@AllMyHobbies]

You listed all the reasons the guy might be fabricating a lot of this why would you not at least say he might be making much of it up

[@wfvesely]

I just think this online gambling that comes right into everybody's home is going to make things even worse for gamblers. I think it's going to increase the amount of gambling problems and many more peoples lives or down the drain. Fortunately I've never been a gambler but I've known some and it's not very pretty to see what it causes. Just throwing away hard earned money and never getting it back.

[@STAN_THE_DAYZ_SNIPER]

I feel the same way about this as I felt about the Tiger scandal. This is his personal business.

[@jamesmerritt3267]

They picked the wrong career if they wanted things to be kept personal. They wanted the spot light and with that comes many things.

[@STAN_THE_DAYZ_SNIPER]

@@jamesmerritt3267 I disagree

[@IDontBuyIt50]

Rich: "If you bet that much, you have a problem man, and the sites you lose that money to are our sponsors, so in effect, your sickness is our gain......thank you."

[@Galactic123]

You can talk about the dangers of alcoholism even if you're sponsored by Budweiser.

[@mytwosense9135]

​@@Galactic123Yeah of course you can but your credibility takes a hit. It's like telling someone smoking is bad for them while endorsing cigarettes..

[@Galactic123]

@@mytwosense9135 the problem isn't the product. The problem is abusing it irresponsibly. Alcohol is fine and wine is actually good for you, it's all about moderation and personal responsibility. Gambling can be a fun thing you do every once in a while, or it can be a dangerous, life-ruining addiction. But the same can be said of working out too much, praying too much, eating too much McDonald's, or a number of other things.

[@char6364]

@@Galactic123 The problem is definitely the product. Gambling firms work tirelessly to shape their websites and apps in a way that will elicit the most money from people who use them. Lobbyists for the industry effectively own legislators by throwing millions and millions of dollars at them to ensure no common-sense restrictions and regulations are put in place to curb excess spending by individuals. It's also probably pretty hard as a professional athlete to moderate your betting when you're bombarded with an ever-increasing number of betting advertisements and promotions in your work environment.

[@IDontBuyIt50]

@@Galactic123 yes, you can talk about it all you want. also yes, I can make fun of it all I want. Its one thing to talk about it, its another to bemoan its dangers while profiting from it.

[@francisbaxter4663]

The guy who wrote this book is a total snake.

[@michaelstratton7070]

You mean a truth teller like Jose Canseco...

[@ivermectin1974]

What if it’s a smear campaign because he went to the liv. They said Jordan had a gamboling problem. Jordan bet a lot of money for you and I. But to him is was like 20 dollars to us.

[@nicka.417]

If y’all think these old dudes haven’t BEEN gambling like this you’re nuts.

[@jamesmerritt3267]

Gambling has been around since recorded time. I've seen some co-workers lose a ton of money. All it took was a phone call to make the bet.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

​@@jamesmerritt3267True story I went to the men's locker room to change to my work clothes. Their were over ten guys with there phones making bets. And four guys doing the same thing in the cafeteria.

[@mike44scv1]

Crazy! If you have a billion, you don't need to gamble.

[@DodgecitySMASH]

rich soft take brother, his money, he can do what he wants with it. jeez so much virtue

[@jacobjones5269]

First rule of the pool hall, Rich… Don’t knock action..

[@robsraiderrecap2903]

The question is....how does someone who's not a billionaire make a billion dollars in bets?

[@AsifKhan-hf9zy]

answer = donald trump

[@mrgreen4688]

you don’t lose every bet. you win some. it’s like if i go to vegas with $5000, I may bet a total of $100k over the weekend. doesn’t mean i ever had $100k in my pocket

[@markkoep]

Lost 100 mil

[@branden1010]

@@AsifKhan-hf9zy You forgot to mention your pronouns

[@Macattack11639]

@@mrgreen4688100 percent

[@jayball4155]

I hate sports gambling.

[@jeffreymancini409]

Then go get a job

[@IDontBuyIt50]

@@jeffreymancini409 you can't make dogs work, its unethical.

[@jeffreymancini409]

@@IDontBuyIt50 I like starting controversy

[@matthewsawczyn6592]

The enlarged number is common for all longterm gamblers. It's not the same as literally depositing a billion

[@CaribouDataScience]

Well, this is history, Phil's gambling addiction has been known for a while.

[@user-yj5os4uw2n]

Its all connected to Phil's involvement in LIV.....a campaign to destroy Phil

[@nielgregory108]

PERSPECTIVE!!! If he bet a billion and only lost 100 million, HE DIDN"T DO BAD!!! It's like you and me betting $10,000 and losing $100. THAT IS NOT BAD!!!! PERSPECTIVE!!! This just shows you how much money he had and THAT is what makes people mad.

[@markswan2582]

Better check your math, dude!

[@Sonofawildanimal4241]

Unbelievable how much money is out there!

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Gambling has become what all sports are about. More so for the public than the athletes themselves. But the athletes are not spared from this obsession either.

[@jonq8714]

When you watch the officiating in the playoffs for the NBA and the NFL, it's pretty obvious.

[@Biotoze]

Who cares.

[@kyledavis635]

Who is Who?

[@mickeypac6087]

It’s doubtful that Mickelson had a billion to bet! This should not have aired without verification. It’s reckless slander

[@keithmorgan742]

Hey genius.... Phil didn't bet a billion dollars in a day. He bet millions and millions over many years, which ADDED UP to a billion dollars gambled. Nitiwt.

[@dpdip]

So the writer of the book only used details about Phil Mickelson's gambling because Phil let him down in a court case. That's why he kept records of his bets from day 1, right? Please.

[@frankthetank1256]

How does he have a sickness? He’s not broke. You have a problem when you have gambled more than you own, and you’ve had to sell your personal items to get out of debt. Just because some guy wrote it in a book doesn’t make it true, it just makes people buy the book.

[@atfinthehouse8631]

Rich, do you, your show or your cohosts and guests take money from betting, gambling companies?

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

I've know many people overcome many addictions but have never seen anyone beat a gambling addiction.

[@fatsiddog]

Why does Phils gambling habits matter to anyone outside of Phils family? It doesn’t. ✌🏻 out.

[@jimwerther]

43 baseball games in one day? But there aren't 43 games in a day. There aren't even half that.

[@blank-vj1mc]

The irony that I got a FanDuel ad before the video.

[@gregorydolan4868]

I was in Vegas a few years ago and playing in the VIP room Michael Jordan was playing at his own table. We were playing awhile I just asked the VIP Concierge how does Jordan do. She just said sometimes he wins sometimes he loses. I asked and tonite? She smiled and said not so good. I said 100,000 she smiled but my dealer piped up and said millions. My dealer was removed promptly. So why is this only a Phil issue. I know Tiger gambles and drops millions sometimes too.

[@334immortal]

Once that dopamine hit happens people can't stop

[@paull.4143]

Why is Phil's wife still with him if it's so bad?

[@larry573]

now turn all that focus towards politicians and the book the serve....

[@sinethembagwebu1244]

Punting is life..

[@hakeemtarpley2998]

Did he win?

[@ynkybomber]

PHIL: If we're not playing for double then what the hell are we doing?

[@marceldubenion8601]

Addiction is real drugs, gambling, alcohol anything can send you spiraling out of control

[@justwondering1967]

I wonder if they may possibly have an agenda to talk about sports betting now that they’ve partnered with Penn.

[@DFall1n1]

If he has the money why not ? Phil makes about 50-60 million a year losing few hundred thousand is not big deal for him. If i am making that kind of money i would gamble big as well. Rich is way too vanilla.

[@winthorpetrois]

What's his net worth now? I'm not a Phil fan, but if it doesn't change his bottom line significantly, so what? Maybe it's like me finishing a Vegas weekend down two hundred bucks.

[@redfive5856]

Rich is wrong; nothing could put Rose in the HOF, not even admitting he had an addiction. Nothing.

[@paulomontero12]

His money his business!

[@bocagoodtimes1460]

I just don’t see how it’s possible to lose that amount.

[@cameronclark1845]

Yeah these numbers are being presented by some guy named Billy Walters who just came out of the blue and is putting them in his own book. Very high chances they are skewed because this Billy Walters guy is clearing going for money and publicity for himself.

[@chrissnape9537]

I watched the practice round with Phil, Bryson and their partners and Phil wasnt the playful Phil I've known. As far as betting $2K thats like me playing $2 front/back/ and match $6 is the most you can lose. I also think a billion dollars is conflated. However he does have the gambling bug in a bad way. I think Amie has probably controled a lot of the money so the family is fine. Phils mad money is of huge purportions.

[@christophermaine4085]

He just said to Pete Rose hold my beer

[@CaseyWinehouse]

No one’s ever busted Phil’s knees or hands so apparently he’s going about it the right way. He earned the money. Let him spend it how he wants.

[@btbarr16]

Unless the Saudis used his debts or gambling problem to get their hook in him.

[@michaeljensen2013]

Maybe, but he is making mucho dinero with that league and he can still play in pga tournaments.

[@litedawg]

Agree , if you can afford it then oh well

[@daweeza42]

I hear ya, but they aren’t saying he shouldn’t bet his own money. They are talking about the large sums of money he has bet. You have to admit if this is true beating a billion in total is a sickness. I don’t care if he won every bet, to bet that much in total is bananas.

[@AsifKhan-hf9zy]

no point of busting phil's knees if you are a mob boss, he is more useful playing golf, if he hits the jackpot, its all over the news and you can show up at his door to collect his prize money........ plus the sponsorships .......... only an idiot like trump would chop the knees off phil and end up recovering zilch thereafter......

[@allensaunders449]

Crazy amounts shocked

[@oatechaosincycles]

This is really old news, everyone knows he has a gambling problem, most pros do.

[@pickles_mcgickle6583]

Rich hates Phil so much lol, year after year he comes at him for something

[@DennisLang-yg9ok]

Gambling is a dirty business! I know, I worked at one of the biggest casinos in the world for 23 years!

[@173jaSon371]

Hol' up ONE BILLION??? Nah son. Nah. No one can possibly be that deranged, right? RIGHT???

[@bmorebidness207]

Golf in general is a gambling sport.

[@ChrisCardenDrums]

This segment is brought to you by draftkings!

[@justwondering1967]

This is a load of bull. They all bet during practice rounds to keep the pressure situation. The best and most wealthy practice together. This is a smear campaign.

[@markscott4059]

They got him out of debt. So did callaway when they originally signed him…

[@cameronclark1845]

Yeah I'm sure the life long sponsorship with Callaway wasn't because he won 6 majors and is a hall of fame golfer or anything. I'm sure it was allllll because they supported his gambling addiction. Get real

[@stevecantwell4867]

Who is Rich Eisen to decide how Phil Mickelson spends his money.? until Mickelson is proven to not meet his obligations, Rich Eisen should probably mind his own business.

[@samuelfaria8522]

I will never understand gambling adiction. How can somebody be adicted to lose money?

[@prilljazzatlanta5070]

Sadly its due to an addiction to the delusion that you wont lose and if you do, you’ll gain it back. Even if you never lose, it’s still greed and egregious

[@kentsnider3644]

Let's hear it for LIV. Or as Phil knows it, ATM

[@geno7347]

He makes enough money to do what he wants with it. Mind your business Rich

[@Tootswilligers]

Gambling is an addiction same as alcohol. There is no moderation. It's like trying to pet a crocodile. Sooner or later it's gonna eat ya

[@MillennialRabbi]

turns out golfers are the wildest athletes lol

[@jasontreece8974]

This segment brought to you by Fanduel...

[@Taosravenfan]

Preach Rich, preach.

[@scottsmith1455]

There’s no way

[@zachansen8293]

I feel sports gambling should be like cigarettes. Legal but advertising prohibited.

[@dennisgannon]

I hope Phil quits gambling. Meanwhile, the LIV guys must be laughing at the PGA toddlers playing in very hot heatwise Memphis for the first week of the playoffs, IN LONG PANTS. Sweating like PIGS. You know the PGA guys are pissed, seeing Bryson shoot a 58 in comfortable cool SHORTS.

[@jimough2441]

There is no excuse for not getting help.

[@doctorkhumalo7730]

Help for what?

[@Chalk0073]

He got help from Saudi Arabia and LIV golf. This is just one of Phil's buddies outing him to sell a book

[@timothyslaughter476]

I remember keeping hearing hes up a billion over the years and i knew better.

[@texpatinpuertovallarta4288]

1G was code. 1G meant 100G

[@bobbys4327]

Mehhh, everyone can talk s*** when they want to sell a book. Doesn't mean it's true.

[@zackamania6534]

Who’s laid up more? Mickelson or Jordan?

[@iragoss7224]

Rookie numbers, I’ve bet multi billions

[@Simon-nv5zj]

Why would you keep a record of your friend's betting habits? great friend.....

[@stingrey1571]

to keep track of the money. it is like accounting. you dont want the balances to be off.

[@chickengenius4202]

He has to be winning some of those bets

[@kyledavis635]

Yep... just enough to keep him thinking he can be a winner overall. The first one was probably free - just like a drug addict.

[@markkoep]

Bet 1 bill, down 100 mil. Pretty much right where a person would expect to be

[@MrLee23]

I jus bet phil a thou u wouldn't say the word "conflict" ty rich

[@mikefraley6935]

Phil can do what he wants - he can lose his money and his legacy.

[@burgcarli929]

Did I miss something... Is Phil's family living in poverty? Does his wife have to turn tricks just to pay the mortgage? This is another non-issue where everyone, including Rich, thinks their opinion matters.

[@Augustin54]

It’s not just about money. It’s about the swings in mood, anxiety, depression and other addictions that come with it. He just released a statement today about not being present with his family bc he’s busy gambling

[@kylejames1766]

If you watch the pat mcafee bryson dechambeau interview that happened this week, Bryson said it was for 1 million not 1 grand.....

[@kyledavis635]

Sorry, no way it was for $1M...

[@cameronclark1845]

Since when does "one g" mean one million?

[@brianbenedict8374]

Gambling issue, illness, do not care. Phil is an adult with a lot of money,if he loses it all lesson learned. But do not care he's not worth it!!!!!!!

[@scottyschade]

Imagine being concerned over someone else living their life the way they want to . Everyone should try it one time

[@stevenjenkins3882]

We're only moralistic when the narrative fits. But with the l g b....... no morals

[@HappyDaddy247]

Phil The Thrill…………no surprises here.

[@joeshmooo5327]

Its in the book written by a felon???? Why bring attention to this crap. Sounds like the 1980's version of The Enquirer

[@kevma107]

Betting a billion dollars sounds and is astounding but you must understand he was 'generally' betting the same money over and over (accounting for wins and losses). Phil has a problem but he's very wealthy and these 'raw' figures are misleading. If you sit down at a blackjack table with $10 million and bet $100,000 per hand at an average of 50 hands per hour you will bet $5 million per hour. If you manage to play for 10 hours and break even you will have bet $50 million yet still have your original $10 million. Having said that, the math dictates that If you play long enough you will go broke.