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David Gambacorta

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Senior Investigations Correspondent for Philadelphia Inquirer, specializing in investigations.

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Pa. gaming board ‘reviewing’ FanDuel video

It was unclear whether the Gaming Control Board contacted FanDuel or Bryce Harper.

View Front PagePhiladelphia Inquirer • JUL 11, 2026

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HARPER RESPONDS TO CONTROVERSY OVER FANDUEL VIDEO

With:William Bender
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Philadelphia Inquirer•JUL 14, 2026
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Pa. gaming board ‘reviewing’ FanDuel video

It was unclear whether the Gaming Control Board contacted FanDuel or Bryce Harper.

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Philadelphia Inquirer•JUL 11, 2026•Lead Story
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FanDuel sent message from Harper to a bettor with a gambling addiction

There is no evidence that the Phillies star knew about the customer's issues. Experts said the situation raises concerns.

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Philadelphia Inquirer•JUL 9, 2026•Lead Story
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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.

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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.
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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.

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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.
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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
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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.