http://www.oceancountysignal.com/2012/05...gambling-sting/


Members and associates of the Lascala Crew and others, together with individuals that own and operate the website Beteagle.com (“Website”), used the Website to profit through the operation of an illegal gambling business that operated in northern New Jersey and elsewhere. High-level associates of the Lascala Crew acted as “agents” of an illegal gamblingbusiness that was operated through the Website. Before the advent of computerized betting, these agents would be referred to as “bookmakers” or “bookies.” Through the use of a username and password, the agents accessed the Website and tracked the bets or wagers placed by their bettors. This “electronic portfolio” was referred to as the agent’s “package.” The agent also had the ability, through the Website, to create packages for sub-agents. Sub-agents, who also were members or associates of the Lascala Crew, operated under the agent, maintained their own bettors, had access to the Website related to their package, and were required to share their profits with the agent and ultimately, Lascala.