Craig Carton talks 'normalized' sports betting, being open with friends and family about gambling addiction

FOX Sports' Craig Carton is FanDuel's responsible gaming ambassador and talks to Fox News Digital about ways for fans to limit themselves.

Each year, millions place bets on the Super Bowl, and sometimes bettors take things too far. 

Thirty-nine states — Missouri just approved it to become the 40th — and the District of Columbia allow wagers to be placed legally. 

Sunday's Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles is the perfect time for Craig Carton, a recovering gambling addict and FanDuel responsible gaming consultant, to share his message about betting responsibly. 

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Craig Carton, WFAN sports radio personality and an outspoken recovering gambling addict, tapes his weekly gambling show, "Hello, My Name is Craig," in New York City May 22, 2022.  (Imagn)

Carton, who is also the co-host of Fox Sports’ "Breakfast Ball," has been open about his gambling addiction. He says it’s been seven years since he’s gambled, and his work with FanDuel, in its fifth year, has a message that has helped many.

"I get people reaching out to me all the time now after hearing my story and hearing about the partnership I have with FanDuel asking how we can help," he told Fox News Digital on Radio Row ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl in New Orleans. 

"Because there’s a small percentage of people that are going to need help that can’t unfortunately gamble responsibly and recreationally. I think we’re starting to see the fruits of the labor after the last four years where people are now aware. Like, ‘Hey, this is what it looks like, this is how it feels. These are the warning signs if someone in my life is gambling uncontrollably.’ 

"I’m blessed that we’re together year five