Les Bernal of Lawrence is a familiar name in certain political circles of the Merrimack Valley. These days he is the national director of Stop Predatory Gambling, a nonprofit organization opposed to casinos and state lotteries. In today’s New York Times, he takes on the topic of sports betting. Here is his take and the larger discussion.

And here’s a background piece on Les from his alma mater, Ithaca College.

Web photo courtesy of Ithaca College/John Harrington