Three Men Arrested In Pennsylvania Gambling Ring Bust

Another day, another illegal gambling bust by authorities in the United States. This time it was in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania that the gambling ring bust took place.

Three men were arrested and hit with gambling related charges this week. Robert Juliette of Punxsutawney and Robert Boast of Johnstown were the two men that were arrested from Pennsylvania.

A third man was also arrested in the sting, but Jeff Papalia of Kernerville, was arrested in North Carolina. all three men are facing charges of pool selling and bookmaking, corrupt organization and criminal use of a telecommunication facility, and lottery related charges.

The investigation took place between March 27th and April 9th. Back in March authorities obtained the right to wiretap Juliette's phone. The wiretap led to the finding of the illegal gambling activity.

Although only three arrests have been made up until this point, police say that more arrests in the case could be following. Papalia was the one receiving forwarded bets from Juliette and Boast would sent money that was owed to Juliette.

The sports that were being wagered on were hockey, basketball, horse racing, and baseball. Football was most likely involved also, but the time period for the investigation did not correspond with the NFL season.

July 13, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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