Gambling Prevention Awareness

Art Schlichter is the founder of Gambling Prevention Awareness. He is a former Ohio State University All American quarterback and 1st round NFL draft pick for the Baltimore Colts. As a young man Art became a compulsive gambler. His addiction drove him to commit crimes of ticket fraud and check forgery for which he and his victims have paid a high price. Art was incarcerated for over 10 years in more than 40 federal and state prisons, which along with his gambling history, contributed to the fracturing of his family life. Once a celebrated athlete, Art lives with the reality of the need to make amends to his victims as well as the lost opportunity for a successful professional football career.

Today Art continues his recovery and return to society by sharing his story in interviews and speeches, working as a radio football analyst, and coaching high school football.