Nick Goerg

Nick Goerg

gambler United States

Nick Goerg, 35, is a former compulsive gambler who began placing bets through a bookie in college. As legalized sports betting became available in New York, he found himself caught in a cycle of increasingly reckless gambling, leading to significant financial losses and a deepening addiction. After a particularly devastating loss during March Madness 2023, Goerg reached a breaking point and sought help, ultimately quitting gambling entirely. He has since focused on rebuilding his relationship with sports, creating an app called Rate Game that allows fans to review and appreciate sporting events without the influence of gambling.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
160,681
Power
10,194$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 160,681 $21,000,000 10,194$
Totals 1 331,002,651 160,681 $21,000,000 10,194$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Nick Goerg recognized that legalized sports betting marked the beginning of his gambling problems, which he ultimately overcame. 7

CNN: ‘They ruined that for me’: How sports gambling addiction and recovery affects men’s bonds with friends, family and fandom