Question. When you say rackets do you mean that people actually still play the number with the mob and not the state? I thought the government took over the number years ago. Is there still a guy in the city to play it with?
The numbers business is still a very viable source of income for several reasons.
One, the players can still bet quarters if they want to.
Two,the bookie odds are usually way better than the State.For example,in Western Pa,the State pays 500 to 1,but the book pays 600 to 1.
Three,players who hit for a lot of money are paid in cash.If you win say five grand,you get paid that night(or the next day at the latest),you don't fill out a claim form ,and most importantly,no taxes!
