Greeting the danger and allure of semi-obscurity, illicit gambling rings have flourished throughout the United States, from the bustling heart of New York to the sun-kissed expanses of Los Angeles. Orchestrating high-stakes games covertly, these organizations have their web spread extensively. We delve deeper into these networks by exploring “Underground Betting Rings: The Secret Societies of High-Stakes Wagering.”
The Organization and Operation of Illicit Wagering Syndicates
The Initial Set-Up of Subterranean Wagering Circles: A Walkthrough
Primarily, forming an underground gambling ring takes an extensive network of trusted contacts and a shroud of secrecy. High-stakes poker games are organized in private residences or behind the facades of legitimate businesses, such as real estate offices, where they go unnoticed by law enforcement. In prominent instances, these circles were run by noted figures like Molly Bloom, who operated an underground poker game involving well-known celebrity players like Tobey Maguire, often in lavish hotels in major cities like New York and Los Angeles.
