Lets say a guy was to start up his own bookmaking operation.
Would the mob really do anything nowadays if he did this?
Would they even feel it was worth the trouble and attention this would bring onto them if they were to extort a young guy trying to run things on his own?
30-40 years ago no way would this fly in areas that were mob terroritory. But now? I'd say if a guy wanted to start his own bookmaking operation more power to him as long as he can do it well
It's not exactly a yes or no answer and it's never been. They've never gone after every independent but they do go after them. Most recent case would be Joey Amato's crew going after Leo the Lion and the Bosco family.
Contrary to what was said bookmaking is still huge business legal or not. Legalisation took a bite out of the illegal market but in no way has it destroyed it.
