http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/04/07/1567834/38-indicted-in-nyc-in-sports-gambling.htmlThe Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Bookies operating two online sports gambling rings took in nearly $178 million in bets around the country in less than three years, prosecutors charged Wednesday after arresting 38 on enterprise corruption charges.
Suspected money collectors, agents and bookies were arrested in Nevada, Louisiana, Florida, New York and Arizona after a three-year investigation led by the New York Police Department's organized crime division.
Three New York City employees, a firefighter, sanitation worker and a highway repairman, were arrested in the sweep. Charges also included money laundering, promoting gambling and conspiracy.
Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said the suspects operated two nationwide rings using sports betting Web sites filtered through Costa Rica. They took bets on professional and college football and basketball, as well as professional baseball and hockey games.
New York officials held a news conference with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers and the Broward County Sheriff's Office in Florida to announce the arrests
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