Salvatore Rubino, known as 'Sal the Shoemaker,' pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling ring for the Mafia with poker games and machines in his shoe repair store.
Other mobsters were found operating illegal gambling activities in places like gelato shops and soccer clubs across Long Island, generating over $2,000 a day.
Carmelo 'Carmine' Polito, alleged acting captain of the Genovese crime family, faced charges for running an illegal online sports betting operation.
Prosecutors revealed threats made by mobsters like Joseph Rutigliano, including intimidating debtors with violent remarks to reinforce their criminal activities.
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