1. Confirms the shareholder structure of the sportsbook network that was in The Source. Also looks like Sollecito was indeed forced to cede exclusive control.
2. Looks like not even Whooley can control the gangs right now. If hes back with the Hells, it kinda explains Steve Sauce losing control of the streets. He depended on Wholley for street stuff...
3. To me, it looks like the Mexicans took over the coke.... bad for the Italians... good for the Hells.... it seems like it currently takes the collective strength of the underworld to duplicate the Mexicans capabilities, as far as sourcing the coke, importing, getting it through the ports, wholesaling, retailing, ect.... There isnt one group strong enough to dominate in all aspects, only a particular niche. The Italians used to control the source, and shared control of the ports, now it seems the Mexicans are the main importers, with some independents, but I doubt they longterm can compete with the volumes Mexicans can move. The Hells dominate wholesaling/ retailing.
You gotta wonder who's supplying the kids in the gangs. I bet money it's the Mexicans, who rather deal with youngsters than seasoned veterans. Whooleys strength was that he was close to Italians, who were close to the supply. But he himself said this caused jealousy. If the Mexicans are supplying the new generation, Whooley has no leverage. He shoulda made his own connection to the Mexicans, hes gonna play second fiddle to Bikers and Mobsters forever.....He coulda leveled up the Syndicate.....
4. Time actually seems ripe for a guy like Violi to make a move into Montreal. If he still has his Colombian contacts, he could make some inroads in Quebec maybe.
