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Former Hapoel Tel Aviv Player Omri Kanada Reveals Gambling Losses Exceeding One Million Shekels
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First reported by N12 · 37 minutes ago
What happened
Former Israeli footballer Omri Kanada revealed on Channel 13's Power Couple that he lost over one million shekels due to gambling addiction. Now 40, Kanada works multiple jobs to recover financially and rebuild his life after overcoming addiction.
- 01Omri Kanada lost between one million and 1.5 million shekels due to gambling and loans.
- 02He is currently competing in the semifinals of Channel 13's Power Couple show.
- 03Kanada works multiple jobs including podcasting and food delivery to regain financial stability.
- 04He expressed a strong desire to be financially secure for the first time at age 40.
- 05Kanada shared personal hardships like sleeping in his car and relying on his mother for support.
- 06He credits overcoming addiction with receiving a second chance at life.
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