Yes cleveland was tore down by all things you state ,I believe JCB said it best .They did not have guys made & no one coming up to be made either .This along with looses way of business hurled them into a bad spot .There are alot of independent bookies yes, but the big ones are funded & protected by the family( whats left of it)The shys are the same .My friend you may know somethings & but obviously not all. In no way, shape or form are they as big or powerful as before-thats a known fact, but you do under estimate them gravely
They do have a presence & operate & function LCN .Also you know well that each made guy has associates .They are very involved with legit businesses & have become very savvy in their works .They are the last of the real deal here !once they're gone - it will be a bunch of friends & wannabees.There are none standing in line to be made / unless a formal offer comes from an out of town family. Bet all you got, it will go thru RJP & hes closer w/ chicago than NY .The guys left are old &not goin to get locked up now.They still are tied in vegas thru youngstown connections,Skinny V & milanos sons ties .So believe as you want, but you will see as time passes- what the eyes see cant be denied .