Bill Kearney is an activist in Pennsylvania who has been lobbying for a Bill that would have casinos sending out statements to their “loyalty club ” members showing their wins and losses.
Here are a few examples of the importance of HB-587,’CASINO MONTHLY STATEMENTS.’ Who knows how many Pennsylvanians and their innocent families would be in a better domestic and financial situation today when being made aware of their gaming activity month after month in black and white.
1 – April 21, 2011 – Ex-Lower Swatara Township tax collector charged – $224,000
Read – http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2011/04/ex-lower_swatara_township_tax.html
2 – April 20, 2011 – Hellertown woman stole from County nonprofit – $20,000
Read – http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-police-hellertown-thief-20110420,0,1743154.story
3 – March, 1, 2011 – Woman gets prison term for embezzling – $195,000
Read – http://www.justice.gov/usao/paw/pr/2011_march/2011_03_01_07.html
4 – February, 17, 2011 – York County couple embezzled from school board – $66,000
Read – http://legal.tmcnet.com/news/2011/02/17/5320303.htm
5 – November 11, 2010 – Woman pleads guilty – cites gambling addiction – $107,000
Read -http://www.timesleader.com/news/Woman_cites_gambling_addiction_in_theft_11-10-2010.html
6 – September, 17, 2010 – Stolen funds used by Springfield woman – $389,000
Read – http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/dailycourier/s_699925.html
7 – August 15, 2010 – How tax collector could not resist casino – $225,000
Read – http://articles.philly.com/2010-08-15/news/24971996_1_tax-collector-tax-job-slots-players
8 – January 25, 2010 – Payback for gambler who bilked boss – $200,000
Read – http://www.pottsmerc.com/articles/2010/01/25/news/doc4b5e318fab707220239731.txt
9 – November 17, 2009 – Employee accused of stealing from law firm – $76,000
Read – http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/employee-accused-of-stealing-76-000-from-law-firm-1.425852#axzz1KPBVkwgu
10 – October 15, 2009 – After farmer’s death, daughter embezzles – $100,000
Read – http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/10/after_hudsonville_farmers_deat.html
If we don’t address the simple fact that there is no consumer protection in our casinos then expect this list to go on and on with hundreds of more cases involving Pennsylvanians embezzling in order to feed their casino gambling addiction. How many would it take to convince you that this is a serious problem? You can help stop the ‘BREEDING’ of Pennsylvanians into compulsive casino gambling degenerates who in many cases become criminals by contacting your state legislators and telling them you support Rep. Clymer’s HB-587.
