Port: We need more transparency for charitable gaming in North Dakota
A childhood acquaintance landing in a mugshot is jarring, but the story behind it is more than personal—it’s a warning. Steve Lyon’s theft from the West Fargo Hockey Association began with small gambling losses that spiraled into nearly $70,000 embezzled. His case highlights a bigger issue in North Dakota: the rapid rise of electronic pull tabs and other gaming, now a multi-billion-dollar industry with limited oversight. As charities and for-profit firms ride the wave, one thing remains scarce—public transparency. Rob Port with InForum has the full story.
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