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Norm McDonald Gambling Stories - Catching You Up with Nadav


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01:25 Norm MacDonald's early exposure to gambling started in his childhood, where he developed strong skills in games like bridge, Wist, and backgammon.
03:29 Norm's gambling experiences were highlighted on the Howard Stern Show, where he discussed rumors that the movie "Rounders" was based on his life.
05:19 Norm McDonald's gambling adventures ranged from impressive wins, like making $40,000 in a show and turning it into $100,000, to devastating losses, such as losing everything he owned three times.
09:41 Despite having serious gambling skills, Norm McDonald wasn't in it solely for the money or to gamble on sure things; he enjoyed the thrill and the unpredictability.
14:55 Norm McDonald eloquently expressed the allure of gambling in his book, describing it as the moment between placing a bet and awaiting its outcome—a moment of hope and magic.
16:33 Norm McDonald approached gambling with humor, even sharing wild stories like throwing $60,000 into the ocean on the Atlantic City boardwalk as a symbolic gesture to quit.
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