Originally Posted by NickyfromTampa
Originally Posted by The_Rooster
Rackets diminished so much Nicoletti took in 20 million a year in bets in the 2000s, La Nova made 20 million a year for the last 10 years, Ciminelli makes millions and millions each year, Bifulco Im sure does well present day, the bust in Utica was in the millions, Carcone does well in his book.


A bookmaker taking in 20 million a year does not mean that he makes 20 million a year. That is just how many bets are placed with him. For comparison, Bonanno soldier John Zancocchio took in $280 million in bets until 1990, but he only made (in income) for himself a tiny fraction of that.

La Nova is a legitimate, large pizza chain.

"Ciminelli makes millions and millions each year" - Got any evidence?

"Bifulco Im sure does well present day" - Again, got any evidence?

"the bust in Utica was in the millions" - Key point - it was busted.

"Carcone does well in his book" - Got any evidence?


Cohen was a cash cow for Nicoletti Jr. When Brian was arrested with Lucchese members, Sonny lost a lot. His sports book was more like 25 million, and he only received about 1 million a year. Still money there, but casinos and legal gambling have significantly cut the mobs revenue.

Bifulco is doing pretty good for himself, not flashy, but seems to have a large amount of cash on him. He is a gambler like half of New York wiseguys, but not a degenerate gambler.

Carcone sports book took a hit, but still manages, not like it use to be, but he gets by.

Ciminelli? Are you talking about Criminisi? Ralph and the Pugliese brothers, Joe and Anthony have slot machines in some areas, and used another associate to get some of their machines in Seneca Falls Resort when they made room for more slot machines. Criminisi does not have a sports book, but Joe Pugliese does that make about 10 million a year, which he takes in a quarter to half a million a year. Their brother Pat Pugliese is inactive and has been since the mid 2000's. Someone mentioned that Criminisi is involved with a chop-shop which is hard to believe, but a cousin and associate to the Pugliese boasts cars, so there maybe something there.

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