Capri Restaurateur Arrested in Indiana Gambling Sweep Tied to Chicago Outfit

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Filippo 'Gigi' Rovito, owner of Burr Ridge’s Capri and a listed Chicago Outfit enforcer, was arrested in Indiana as part of a federal indictment charging a multi-state illegal sports wagering operation; he’s being held without bond pending a detention hearing, and the case cites Rovito’s role as a collector/enforcer, along with his prior criminal history including a 1991 kidnapping and rape conviction.
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