Pretty much the same story that most of us compulsive gamblers in recovery have gone through. There are literally millions of people that have lost their businesses, their homes, families, friends, and some, their own lives.
It matters not what form the gambling takes, poker, lottery, horse races, sports betting, scratch-offs; it is like alcoholism in that it is progressive. If you come out of recovery and go back to gambling it soon escalates to the last level where you stopped.
Great that the guy got stopped, sad that it was AFTER he lost his business. The article states that he is running as tool. Hopefully there is much more to his recovery than that. (Pretty sure there is.)
Sadly, the article had an opportunity to help many compulsive gamblers and their families by posting a resource or two, but they did not take that opportunity.
So I will take the opportunity to post here, the national council on problem gambling helpline: 1-800-522-4700
If you call them, they can tell you what counseling and other resources are available in your state.

Good article & a good reminder. I find that I need those reminders often. Thanks....

I jog and walk almost daily. I highly recommend it to help in letting go of gambling addiction.