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Anand Shah pleads guilty over illegal betting operation in New Jersey
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
New Jersey councilman Anand Shah pleaded guilty to racketeering, money laundering and official misconduct, CasinoBeats reported. Shah acknowledged operating an unlawful sportsbook and poker games alongside Lucchese crime family members. He had previously denied the charges and secured reelection to Prospect Park Council.
Why it matters
Shah’s guilty plea concerns unlawful sportsbook and poker operations involving Lucchese crime family members.