Meet the alleged mobsters charged in the rigged poker game scheme
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The members of New York City’s notorious “Five Families” are known by many names: wise guys, goodfellas, friends of ours. At least a dozen men with alleged ties to the Mafia can now add a new moniker to the mix: defendants in a federal investigation dubbed “Operation Royal Flush.” Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Federal prosecutors say the poker rigging case known as Operation Royal Flush tied alleged mob associates, including Aiello, Apicella, and Fama, to a long-running illegal gambling scheme that made millions.
Key Points:
- The indictment says the scheme used high-tech cheating to rig poker games in New York City and other places over six years.
- Aiello is accused of taking payments tied to rigged games and has prior gambling and weapons-related convictions.
- Apicella is accused of helping run and play in the cheating team, while prosecutors say he had access to guns and talked about violence.
- Fama is accused of taking a share of the game money and has several prior felony convictions, including drug and assault cases.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The alleged poker-rigging scheme and extortion could raise losses for gamblers and small businesses, and it may add public costs for policing and courts.
Positive Impact
Federal charges may disrupt illegal gambling networks and make some communities safer.
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Named defendant identified as a Bonanno family member and part of the alleged scheme; the article discusses his.
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Named defendant identified as a Gambino family associate and participant in the cheating team.
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Named defendant identified as a Gambino family associate accused of organizing and participating in rigged games.
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One of the named mafia families tied to multiple defendants and central to the alleged racketeering scheme.
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Named defendant identified as a Genovese family member and alleged manager of a poker game.
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Named defendant identified as a Gambino family member who allegedly received proceeds from the games.
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