The Moth

Lucky Ladies

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A problem gambler with a destructive streak tells himself he can beat the odds…just one last time.

Tags Anxiety Stress Luck Work Money Mental health Redemption Misfortune Achievement Milestones Dramatic Serious PG Bittersweet Wistful Moving Regretful Mature content Surprising Nostalgic

Storyteller

Josh Axelrad

Featured on

Motherlove, Money and War

Recorded Date

April 13, 2012

“When you win a little bit of money, the next logical step is to win a large amount of money.”

Photo by Sarah Stacke
Josh Axelrad

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