Serdar Ortaç, one of the well-known names in Turkish pop music, made candid statements on YouTuber Orkun Işıtmak's program titled "Pembe Yalanlar" (White Lies). Hooked up to a lie detector, Ortaç spoke about the significant regrets in his life and the difficulties he faced due to his gambling addiction.
Touching upon the losses he suffered because of gambling, Ortaç said, "I lost all the money I earned throughout my life. I don't know how much it was; it's impossible to count. Gambling lowers a person's level; it destroys their quality, family, money, marriage, and health. I would rather have no money but have my health and limbs intact." With this statement, he revealed just how destructive the effects of gambling have been in his life.
REGRET TOWARD TARKAN
During the program, Ortaç also expressed his regret over a past incident involving Tarkan, noting that Tarkan had called to support him after he was diagnosed with MS. However, admitting that he had made inappropriate remarks about Tarkan during a program while he was intoxicated, Ortaç shared his feelings by saying, "Tarkan had called me and offered his support. But I was drunk on a program, and when they kept talking about Tarkan, I got angry and cursed. I regret it so much. I will apologize the first time I see him."
These statements by Serdar Ortaç were seen as a sincere outpouring regarding both his gambling addiction and his relationship with Tarkan.
News Source: 12punto
