Official: Investigation into alleged gambling scheme dubbed 'Operation Royal Flush'

With the alleged involvement of three Lacosa Nosra crime families, one NBA head coach, a Hall of Famer no less, and former NBA players, the years of investigative work that culminated with this morning's operation seem reminiscent of a Hollywood movie. But this wasn't luck, and this wasn't theatrics. This was an evidenced driven, relentless, and unified effort among law enforcement.Through what we have dubbed Operation Royal Flush, HSI New York along with our task force personnel from the Waterfront Commiss ...