Former Florida Gambling Hotline Director Stole $1.5M, Prosecutors Say

Philip L. Sullivan, a former Florida gambling hotline director, received nearly 10 years in prison after prosecutors said he stole $1.5 million.

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Former Florida Gambling Hotline Director Stole $1.5M, Prosecutors Say

Philip L. Sullivan, who formerly led a Florida gambling hotline, was sentenced to almost 10 years in prison. Prosecutors said he stole $1.5 million to support his betting habit.

Sullivan took charge of the hotline in 2025. A year earlier, he had been accused of stealing from another employer, according to The New York Times.

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