A sprawling illegal sports betting network with alleged ties to the Lucchese crime family, and involving student athletes, was taken down by the feds this week, leading to charges against 14 people in New Jersey, authorities announced.
Prosecutors say the ring solicited individuals, including the athletes, to place bets, with proceeds funneled through the criminal enterprise. Between 2022 and 2024, investigators allege the operation handled roughly $2 million in gambling transactions.
