Organized crime groups have demanded shares of proceeds from illegal gambling operations and have used violence, including assault, extortion, and robbery, to collect debts and protect those operations.
November 24, 2025
high
pattern
Describes a recurring enforcement and revenue-extraction pattern associated with criminal enterprises involved in illegal gambling.
Illegal gambling operations sometimes use a well-known public figure as a promotional 'face' to attract wealthy or otherwise susceptible players to their games.
November 24, 2025
high
tactic
Describes a marketing/exploitation tactic used to increase participation in illicit gambling events.
Public figures such as professional athletes or coaches can be employed as 'face cards' to lend legitimacy and attract participants to illegal gambling operations.
high
process
Explains a recruitment and credibility tactic used in some illegal gambling schemes.