Illegal
Gambling Proceeds Forfeited
As reported by the Pennsylvania
Times-Tribune: "Two men were ordered by
a Luzerne County judge Tuesday to forfeit more
than $700,000 in illegal proceeds earned through
high-stakes card games and a sports betting
operation.
"Some
of the illegal proceeds were laundered through
a Pittston lumber business, according to the
Pennsylvania State Police Organized Crime Task
Force.
"Mark
A. Gubbiotti, 48, White Terrace Drive, Courtdale,
ran card games and a betting operation from
his residence between May 2000 and December
2004.
"…Police
busted the illegal gambling operation with the
help of a confidential informant. The informant
told police he saw Mr. Gubbiotti pay another
man $21,000 in cash Oct. 12, 2004…"
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