Browning Speaker Series:
An Evening with Saul Malek

Monday, December 8 – 6:30 p.m.
Kurani Gymnasium – 52 E. 62nd Street

It started with what seemed like harmless fun—just a few bets among friends. But for Saul Malek and his family, it quickly spiraled into a painful journey through addiction, confusion, and recovery. Saul was a teenager when gambling took hold of his life, and his story is one that too many families are beginning to face.

Since the Supreme Court allowed states to legalize sports betting in 2018, teen gambling has surged at an alarming rate. With easy access through apps, games, and social media, our kids are being exposed to high-risk behavior that goes far beyond losing money—it’s about losing control.

Join us for an eye-opening evening with Saul Malek, a nationally recognized gambling harm prevention expert and a young person in long-term recovery. Hear directly from Saul about what helped—and what didn’t—during his battle with gambling addiction. Learn:

  • The hidden risks of teen gambling (beyond financial loss)

  • How teens are accessing gambling in new and unexpected ways

  • How to talk to your teen about gambling before it becomes a problem

This isn’t just a conversation about statistics—it’s about real families, real consequences, and real hope. Don’t miss this chance to understand the issue and empower yourself to protect your child’s future.

 

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About our Speaker

Saul Malek is a professional speaker specializing in gambling addiction prevention and education. He developed a gambling addiction as a college sophomore, losing money, time, relationships, and nearly his life. Since entering recovery in 2019, Saul has become an in demand speaker, sharing his story with schools (both high school and college), athlete mental health organizations, suicide prevention groups, parent groups, popular news outlets (including New York Times, National Public Radio, Public Broadcasting Service, and Dallas Morning News). He has keynoted conferences including the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling annual conference, the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling annual conference, and Mental Health America Greater Dallas Adolescent Symposium. Saul has appeared on Dr. Phil Primetime and was a TedX speaker at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.