FROM JACKPOTS TO JAIL: A STORY OF OBSESSION

Life was/seemed/felt like one big roll/spin/shuffle of the dice. Every time I hit that button/lever/screen, my heart pumped/leaped/throbbed with a mix of excitement/hope/fear. These early wins/victories/gains were electric/intoxicating/euphoric, like tasting the sweet nectar of luck/destiny/fortune. I was on fire/winning streak/in the zone, dreamin