Rob Minnick (known online as @odaatgamblingawareness) is a gambling recovery advocate, speaker, and content creator dedicated to raising awareness about gambling addiction and recovery. Since making his last bet on November 12, 2022, Rob has built a substantial online following across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, where he shares his personal journey, recovery insights, and educational content for individuals and families impacted by gambling-related harm.
Through his authentic and relatable approach, Rob reaches an average of more than 15 million people each month across his platforms. His mission is simple: to help others recognize the warning signs of gambling addiction, find hope in recovery, and avoid the devastating consequences he experienced firsthand. As a lived-experience advocate, Rob brings a powerful peer perspective to Carlsbad Beach Recovery’s gambling treatment programming and community outreach efforts.
