Barkley is known for his compulsive gambling. In a 2007 interview with ESPN's Trey Wingo, Barkley revealed that he had lost approximately $10 million through gambling.[1] In addition, he also admitted to losing $2.5 million "in a six-hour period" while playing blackjack.[98] Although Barkley openly admits to his problem, he claims it is not serious since he can afford to support the habit.[98] When approached by fellow TNT broadcaster Ernie Johnson about the issue, Barkley replied, "It's not a problem. If you're a drug addict or an alcoholic, those are problems.