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David Purdum

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Atlanta
Covers:  organized crime, sports betting, casinos, gambling, sports, match-fixing, poker, las vegas
I write about gambling for ESPN. I am not good at gambling.

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I'm a 39-year-old writer with a passion for original reporting and storytelling.

I have applied my background in traditional journalism to covering the mysterious gaming industry for the past five years.

I have profiled renowned professional sports bettor Billy Walters and broken stories about the hypocrisy of the NFL's stance on sports betting.

I have built a global network of sources, including Las Vegas and UK bookmakers, underground bookies, politicians, lawyers and gamblers.

I cover thi…

What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a high school sports stringer for the Palm Beach Post and South Florida Sun-Sentinel.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I'm approaching 40-years-old, so it's been a long, long time since I've used a typewriter. I learned to type in high school on a PC.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has helped spread the news and improve interaction with readers, but it also has hurt quality and accuracy.