Reputed Gambino Capo Sent To Prison

(New York, NY) — A reputed Gambino mobster has been sentenced on gambling charges in New York. Prosecutors say 69-year-old Nicholas Corozzo was handed four-and-a-half to 13-and-a-half years behind bars for running an illegal sports betting operation.

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Tue, April 28th, 2009

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Interesting gambling facts:

  • If you have even seen a Baccarat player bend the cards and make a fold in them, don't be surprised. This is common because once the decks in the card shoe are finished in Baccarat, they are usually thrown away. In Baccarat, do not bet on a tie hand.
  • The Gold Rush brought a huge increase in the amount and types of gambling to California. San Francisco replaced New Orleans as the center for gambling in the United States.
  • U.S. News and World Report did a comparison of crime rates in cities with gambling versus those that do not. The crime rates were significantly higher in the places that allowed gambling.
  • At a land-based casino, if your slot machine is malfunctioning, you won't get paid if you win the jackpot! All slot machines have this written on them but many players are not aware of this policy. The casinos have a device which lets them know if a slot machine is malfunctioning or if it's been tinkered with. Your best bet is to stop playing at it and try another.