JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Notorious NYC Mafia Families Involved in NBA Gambling Scandal.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Greene, Connor 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on recent federal indictments revealing that four of New York City's five major Italian mafia families—the Gambino, Bonanno, Lucchese, and Genovese—allegedly operated rigged poker games involving tens of millions of dollars and high-profile NBA figures. These illegal gambling operations, which used advanced cheating devices and intimidation tactics, are said to have funded organized criminal activities linked to La Cosa Nostra, the Italian mafia confederation from which American-Italian mafia groups descend. Experts note that while the mafia's influence in New York has diminished since the 1980s due to corporate takeovers and prosecutions, the involvement of multiple families in this scheme suggests ongoing power and cooperation among them. The investigation highlights a shift back to gambling-related rackets as the families' traditional control over industries like construction and unions has waned.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:188908287
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