New York man admits role in Missouri illegal gambling operation generating $9.36m
Sunilkumar N. Patel pleaded guilty in federal court to helping run an illegal gambling operation at six businesses in southwest Missouri. He admitted the businesses were used for games of chance, gambling devices and slot machines, and prosecutors said the operation generated about $9.36m in gross proceeds between July 2022 and May 2025.
The guilty plea concerns alleged illegal gambling activity across six Missouri businesses and millions of dollars in proceeds.