Mickelson opens up about gambling addiction, emphasizes recovery and making amends
- Mickelson announces he will not bet on football this season due to his ongoing recovery from gambling addiction.
- Mickelson acknowledges crossing the line into addiction, causing harm to his family, and is now focused on recovery.
- Professional gambler Billy Walters claims Mickelson bet over $1 billion on sports over decades, which Mickelson does not confirm.
- Mickelson had a betting partnership with Walters from 2008-2014 that is now ended.
- Mickelson credits his wife for supporting him through his addiction and says he regrets the pain he caused loved ones.