Anthony Villani, a Lucchese crime family captain, was sentenced to 21 months for his role in managing an illegal online gambling operation named Rhino Sports. This business, running from 2004 through December 2020, processed bets from about 1,300 customers weekly and generated $35 million in revenue. Villani personally profited $15 million and utilized local bookmakers, many linked to organized crime, for cash transactions. He was ordered to forfeit $4 million in restitution, while four associates previously agreed to a collective forfeiture of approximately $1 million.
From at least 2004 to December 2020, Rhino Sports operated as an illegal online gambling business, generating at least $35 million in revenue.
Anthony Villani, age 60, was sentenced to 21 months in prison for managing the gambling business and extortion, personally earning at least $15 million.
Villani was ordered to forfeit $4 million in restitution, with four associates previously agreeing to pay approximately $1 million in forfeiture.
The gambling site employed local bookmakers, often affiliated with La Cosa Nostra, to handle payments and winnings in cash.
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