All articles tagged with #illegal sports wagering
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.
Seven current or former players from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University football teams, along with a Hawkeyes graduate assistant, have been charged in connection with an investigation into illegal sports wagering. The charges include tampering with records and underage betting. The number of individuals charged in the investigation now stands at 15, including athletes who may face a loss of eligibility for violating NCAA gambling rules. The investigation is ongoing, and experts predict that college sports may continue to see gambling scandals as betting becomes more accepted.