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Larry Henry
Larry Henry is a veteran print and broadcast reporter and editor who has been a political editor at the Las Vegas Sun and managing editor at KFSM-TV, the CBS affiliate in Northwest Arkansas. Larry also has experience with media outlets in other states with gaming, including Tennessee and Louisiana.

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Larry is a veteran print and broadcast journalist with experience as political editor at the Las Vegas Sun, legislative and political reporter at the Reno Gazette-Journal, and managing editor at KFSM-TV Channel 5, a CBS affiliate in Arkansas.

Larry’s many years in Nevada—including serving as press secretary for a Nevada governor—have given him a rare insight into the gaming industry in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. 

He also has reported extensively on casinos, sports betting and iGaming in states across the country.

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and experienced reporter and editor, Larry brings a varied background and proven skill set to his work at Gambling.com.

Role at Gambling.com

At Gambling.com, Larry covers the gaming industry and online U.S. sportsbooks and Canada. With his governmental and legislative expertise, he closely monitors and reports on gaming regulations and laws in jurisdictions throughout North America. 

An LSU graduate, Larry has a lifelong interest in sports, partly from growing up in Louisiana, one of the nation’s hotbeds for college and professional athletics. 

Larry brings that knowledge and understanding to his coverage of retail and online gaming and to his stories about events ranging from college basketball to poker to the Super Bowl and much more. Larry enjoys discussing gaming with experts, regulators, and bettors and then reporting on trends and developments in the industry.   

Away from the desk …

Over time, Larry has developed a reputation as a leading expert on organized crime, especially regarding the Mob’s history in Las Vegas. 

Larry writes a monthly column, “The Mob in Pop Culture,” for The Mob Museum in Las Vegas, focusing on Mafia movies, television shows and books. 

Larry also wrote a condensed version of Las Vegas Mob history for the printed program handed out to thousands of attendees at the CrimeCon 2022 convention on the Las Vegas Strip. 

Also at the convention, Larry was a guest speaker at a special Mob Museum event, discussing organized crime’s involvement in Las Vegas during the city’s earlier years and the evolution to a regulated gaming market that contributed to driving out the Mob.

Larry also appears regularly on national television programs and podcasts, discussing these topics and more. Some recent appearances include:

Top professionals in the field have acknowledged Larry’s work. On Substack, for instance, Dan Moldea, an acclaimed investigative reporter and author, praised Larry in citing his 2023 column about New York mobster John Gotti.

“Our friend and colleague, the widely admired and respected Mafia expert Larry Henry, has released his review of the three-part series on Netflix —‘Get Gotti’ Explains How Feds Finally Put Flamboyant Gambino Boss Behind Bars.’ 

”When Larry talks, I listen.  When he publishes, I read.”

Dan E. Moldea

 

Read More From Larry Henry on Gambling.com

Check out some of Larry's stories about gaming and sports below. 

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Articles from this Author

Sports Betting In Kansas Begins Sept. 1
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Sports Betting In Kansas Begins Sept. 1
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Kansas Sports Betting to Launch in September
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Sports betting on mobile apps and inside casinos at sportsbooks begins in September in Kansas.
Bally Sports+ Rollout Lets Fans Stream Hometown Teams
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Bally Sports+ Rollout Lets Fans Stream Hometown Teams
Fans across the country will be able to stream their favorite regional teams on Bally Sports+, start...
Arkansas Mobile Apps Turn Sports Betting Profit
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Arkansas Mobile Apps Turn Sports Betting Profit
The two Arkansas casinos with sports betting mobile apps reported a profit in July, with better resu...
Louisiana Sports Betting Kiosks Installed
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Louisiana Sports Betting Kiosks Installed
From Ohio to Louisiana, self-service sports wagering kiosks are become a popular option for bettors.
FanDuel Wins Initial Approval To Co-Brand Fremont Casino Sportsbook In Las Vegas
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FanDuel Wins Initial Approval To Co-Brand Fremont Casino Sportsbook In Las Vegas
The sportsbook co-branding does not include a FanDuel mobile app in Nevada.
Sports Betting Ballot Fight Most Expensive In California History
Sports Betting Ballot Fight Most Expensive In California History
Both sides of the issue are spending big amounts on ads.
Another Body Found in Lake Mead as Water Continues to Dry Up
Another Body Found in Lake Mead as Water Continues to Dry Up
With the water levels continuing to drop at Lake Mead outside of Las Vegas, discoveries continue.
Penn Entertainment’s New Name Makes Sense
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Penn Entertainment’s New Name Makes Sense
The Pennsylvania-based company operates casinos, racetracks and mobile apps.
California Tribes Air Opposing TV Ads On Sports Betting
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California Tribes Air Opposing TV Ads On Sports Betting
Californians set to vote on Nov. 8 on whether to approve sports betting.
Court Date Delayed For NFL Players Accused Of Battery
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Court Date Delayed For NFL Players Accused Of Battery
The Saints have three regular season games before Alvin Kamara's court hearing.
FanDuel Sportsbook Entering Nevada Market Through Las Vegas Casino
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FanDuel Sportsbook Entering Nevada Market Through Las Vegas Casino
The Fremont is one of Las Vegas' most-storied casinos.
Oakland A’s Still Eyeing Las Vegas For Possible Relocation
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Oakland A’s Still Eyeing Las Vegas For Possible Relocation
The A's would join the Raiders in moving from Oakland to Las Vegas.
High-Speed Train From California To Las Vegas Could Be Back On Track
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High-Speed Train From California To Las Vegas Could Be Back On Track
Raider Nation could use a high-speed train from Los Angeles.
California Newspaper Slams Both Sports Betting Proposals
California Newspaper Slams Both Sports Betting Proposals
Gaming association says legal sports wagering protects bettors.
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