Federal judge sentences Anthony Villani to 21 months over illegal gambling business
US District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto sentenced Anthony Villani to 21 months in federal prison for involvement in money laundering, racketeering and the illegal gambling operation Rhino Sports. The judge also ordered Villani to forfeit $4 million; prosecutors said the operation generated more than $35 million in profits and Villani personally received about $15 million.
The sentence and forfeiture show the criminal consequences for operating an illegal betting business and laundering its proceeds.