Bookie Raids in 23 Cities
Less than 27 hours before the Super Bowl, traditionally the heaviest betting day of the year, federal agents conducted massive raids against illegal bookmakers in 23 cities in 16 states including California, FBI spokesman Bill Jansen said in Las Vegas. Federal agents served approximately 45 search warrants simultaneously across the country on businesses, sporting books and individual residences, Jansen said. Of the 45 warrants, 17 were served in Las Vegas.
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