Simon Harris was leading a secret double life. He was a married father of two with a successful career in commercial banking. He was also a hopeless gambling addict, blowing as much as $15,000 a week betting on horses.

To fund his crippling addiction, Simon stole more than $2.1 million from his employer and went to extraordinary lengths to cover his tracks. However, when the fraud was ultimately uncovered, Simon realised that his gambling addiction cost him far more than just money...

The Gambler is written and presented by 9News Journalist Michael Genovese.

Lifeline: 13 11 14

The Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858

Simon Harris was leading a secret double life. He was a married father of two with a successful career in commercial banking. He was also a hopeless gambling addict, blowing as much as $15,000 a week betting on horses.
To fund his crippling addiction, Simon stole more than $2.1 million from his employer and went to extraordinary lengths to cover his tracks. However, when the fraud was ultimately uncovered, Simon realised that his gambling addiction cost him far more than just money...
The Gambler is written and presented by 9News Journalist Michael Genovese.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
The Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858

The Gambler

Simon Harris was leading a secret double life. He was a married father of two with a successful career in commercial banking. He was also a hopeless gambling addict, blowing as much as $15,000 a week betting on horses.

To fund his crippling addiction, Simon stole more than $2.1 million from his employer and went to extraordinary lengths to cover his tracks. However, when the fraud was ultimately uncovered, Simon realised that his gambling addiction cost him far more than just money...

The Gambler was written and presented by 9News journalist Michael Genovese, with audio production by Jeff Thomas.

Lifeline: 13 11 14

The Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858

Simon Harris was leading a secret double life. He was a married father of two with a successful career in commercial banking. He was also a hopeless gambling addict, blowing as much as $15,000 a week betting on horses.
To fund his crippling addiction, Simon stole more than $2.1 million from his employer and went to extraordinary lengths to cover his tracks. However, when the fraud was ultimately uncovered, Simon realised that his gambling addiction cost him far more than just money...
The Gambler was written and presented by 9News journalist Michael Genovese, with audio production by Jeff Thomas.
Lifeline: 13 11 14
The Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858

The Gambler Who Stole $2.1 Million And Lost Even More

Leading journalist Michael Genovese from 9News presents The Gambler: The Man Who Stole $2.1 Million And Lost Even More

A special feature podcast episode drops on Tuesday, February 27th.

Leading journalist Michael Genovese from 9News presents The Gambler: The Man Who Stole $2.1 Million And Lost Even More
A special feature podcast episode drops on Tuesday, February 27th.

The Gambler

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