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Rick Campanelli reveals struggle with gambling addiction in new book
The book covers Campanelli’s rise from a kid in Hamilton, Ontario, to becoming a household name as “Rick the Temp” on MuchMusic and later co-hosting Entertainment Tonight Canada.
For the first time, Campanelli speaks publicly about his severe, hidden gambling addiction that he secretly struggled with during his broadcast career, involving debts, bookies, and an eventual turning point after an arrest in Las Vegas.
The book is available at Indigo Books & Music and Amazon Canada.
If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, reach out to the following:
Addiction Helpline: Call…
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