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Florida gambling helpline director sentenced to nearly 10 years over $1.4m theft to fund addiction (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] csolisr@hub.azkware.net 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The helpline did, and lost millions

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

A Florida man who stole more than $1m from his employer to bankroll a gambling problem – before becoming the director of his state’s gambling addiction helpline in trying to make amends – was recently sentenced to nearly a decade in prison.

Ever consider reading articles instead of headlines?

[–] csolisr@hub.azkware.net -2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I did, and the state should have given a glance to his background and respectfully reject his application. It was way too risky

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

It was way too risky

You're still acting like he continued to not only gamble but also commit crimes...

Why?

And why would you think you know more about gambling addicts than an organization literally about gambling addiction?