Florida gambling helpline director sentenced to nearly 10 years for $1.4M theft

Philip Lee Sullivan, 43, was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for stealing $1.4 million from his former employer, Royal American, to fund his gambling habit. Sullivan was ordered to repay nearly $1.5 million. He previously served as the director of the state’s gambling addiction helpline. His defense argued that prescription ADHD medication contributed to his gambling behavior, as reported by Complex.

This case involves the sentencing of a former state gambling helpline director for embezzlement.

Source: @Complex