Mission: No Gambling—My Journey Through Addiction, Loss, and a Fresh Start

From successful entrepreneur to gambling addiction, losses of millions, and imprisonment—and finally, a fresh start: Michael Gruninger will read from *Mission Spielfrei* at the Schwurgericht and sign copies of his book afterward.

As a gambling-addicted trader, he lost more than 2.5 million euros—my house, my business, my reputation, and at times, my freedom. Today, I’m sharing my story so that you can recognize the warning signs sooner than I did. How controlled trading turned into an illness that destroyed my family, my trust, and my livelihood—and why the path out of addiction begins where silence ends. With warning signs, checklists, and practical help for those affected and their loved ones.