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David Gambacorta

@dgambacorta

Senior Investigations Correspondent for Philadelphia Inquirer, specializing in investigations.

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Last Front PageMAY 31, 2026Latest appearance

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Kids going from schoolbooks to sportsbooks

As the sports betting industry grows, children as young as 11 are getting hooked, data show.

View Front PagePhiladelphia Inquirer • MAY 31, 2026

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Kids going from schoolbooks to sportsbooks

As the sports betting industry grows, children as young as 11 are getting hooked, data show.

Philadelphia Inquirer•MAY 31, 2026•Lead Story

The story is framed as an introspective look at university leadership during a period of political friction, focusing on the president's strategy of diplomatic engagement rather than confrontation.

Sports gambling critic warns of growing ‘mental health crisis’

A Senate panel will examine issues within the industry as a former Philadelphia attorney leads the charge to protect consumers.

Philadelphia Inquirer•MAY 19, 2026

Highlights a localized angle on a national issue, focusing on a former Philadelphia attorney testifying before the Senate about the societal impacts of sports betting.

For Philly police, more drones, little oversight

The aerial devices have quietly become a key law enforcement tool, with less transparency than in other cities.

With:Ellie Rushing

Philadelphia Inquirer•APR 14, 2026•Lead Story

The paper focuses on the somber conclusion of a recovery effort and the transition toward official accountability, emphasising local municipal response over dramatic descriptions of the event itself.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to David Gambacorta in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.