When Joel Soper placed his first “sure thing” bet at the Detroit Race Course back in 1987, he never imagined that such an innocent gesture might lead him down the path to gambling addiction. But now, after tossing millions of dollars into the bonfire of unfulfilled dreams, Joel is stepping out of the shadows to bare his soul about the realities of compulsive sports betting.

Never Enough Zeroes is an unflinching and searing portrayal that exposes the all-too-human foibles of a man trapped on the treadmill of obsession. Co-author Philip Wyeth captures the essence of Joel’s tortured existence by telling his unforgettable life story with compassion, humor, and literary flair.

The result is a memoir that will touch readers from all backgrounds as it throws a lifeline to anyone caught in the relentless undertow of addiction who also dreams of creating a better version of themselves.

“I’ve made millions of dollars with my silver tongue, but it always just slips through my fingers...”

As more states legalize gambling across the nation, Joel’s story is an especially timely warning about this scourge where losses often extend beyond money into broken relationships and mental health issues. The proliferation of live betting has the potential to turn a generation of unwitting sports fans into nothing more than rats frantically tapping their phone screens for the next dopamine rush.

This book is a call to action! It raises a banner of hope amid a sea of desperation, and signals the start of a new alliance which is weaving a safety net so that addicts of all stripes might never hit rock bottom again.

As Joel continues his difficult journey as a “work in progress,” he hopes that Never Enough Zeroes will be a worthy addition to the self-help canon, as well as a companion piece to the mental health professional’s bookshelf.

Narrator Jeffrey Holz delivers a unique performance, at times lively and at others understated.

Audiobook length: 4 hours and 3 minutes.

“If you know you’re powerless over gambling, how can you make gambling powerless over you?”

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Closing Credits

Epilogue: Lighthouses

Chapter 29: Panning for Gold

Chapter 28: Alien Life Form

Chapter 27: Work in Progress

Chapter 26: Hiding in the Shadows

Chapter 25: Rebel Without a Cause

Chapter 24: Telling Tales

"March Offers a Timely Reminder That Gambling Can Be a Dangerous Game" op-ed about the perils faced by compulsive gamblers. Written by Joel Soper and read by Jeffrey Holz.

Joel Soper is the co-author of "Never Enough Zeroes," a memoir that exposes the harsh realities that compulsive gamblers face. His website is SafeSportsBetting.org and you can also learn more about the book at NeverEnoughZeroes.com.

March Offers a Timely Reminder That Gambling Can Be a Dangerous Game

Compulsive gambler Joel Soper reacts to the news that a fellow addict recently took his own life. Having been in the darkest places several times in the past, Joel knows the crucial importance of reaching out to others... both to give and receive help.

Read Joel's riveting memoir "Never Enough Zeroes" to experience the dangerous truth about problem gambling. Available as an ebook, paperback, and audiobook everywhere online.
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Eulogy for a Departed Gambler

Author of the novels "Chasing the Best Days," "Hot Ash and the Oasis Defect," "Reparations USA," "Reparations Mind," and "Reparations Core."

Eulogy for a Departed Gambler

Philip Wyeth

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