Craig Carton will be joining FanDuel TV as the host of a new monthly television program looking at problem gambling recovery. Carton, who has been serving as a responsible gaming ambassador for the sports betting company since 2021, has used his experience and platform to illuminate issues surrounding problem gambling throughout his life. In addition to his new television enterprise with FanDuel, he continues to serve as a host on Breakfast Ball, the FS1 morning show with Danny Parkins and Mark Schlereth.
Through this venture with FanDuel TV, which is titled The Comeback With Craig Carton, Carton will sit with those who have felt the highs and lows of gambling addictions. Through their conversations, he will amplify stories while also breaking down stigma surrounding gambling disorder, raising awareness of support resources for individuals and families and demonstrate the possibility of recovery.
“As someone who has personally navigated the challenges of gambling addiction, I understand the impact it can have on your life and the lives of those you care about,” Carton said in a statement. “The road to recovery isn’t easy, but I’ve committed myself to helping others who are facing similar struggles. My mission for this show is to inspire hope, offer support, and remind everyone that the path to regaining control starts with understanding.”
The first episode of the program, which is now available to stream on YouTube and FanDuel TV Extra, features 11-year NBA veteran and recovered program gambler Randy Livingston. Facets of the conversation talk about his final wager, seeking help and how his life has changed from the better. Randy’s wife, Anita Ondine Smith, also took part in the show to talk about the struggles she had as the spouse, warning signs and how their marriage is now stronger than ever before.
Both Randy and Anita also recently joined FanDuel as responsible gambling ambassadors for the company. The couple also launched ‘Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting,’ a resource hub that provides tools and resources to discuss the risks of gambling with young people and places for support.
New episodes of The Comeback with Craig Carton will air every month on Mondays at 10 a.m. EST on FanDuel TV Extra and will also be available to stream on the FanDuel YouTube channel. The show also launched a Substack page where viewers can find information surrounding episodes, the latest interviews and other resources.
“Our hope for The Comeback With Craig Carton is to raise awareness of problem gambling and foster open dialogue to tackle the stigma that still exists today,” Cory Fox, senior vice president of public policy and sustainability, said in a statement. “Whether those conversations are amongst friends, spouses, parents or coaches, we want to educate our audience on what the warning signs are and be comfortable asking for help.”
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