How not to pose for your illegal online sports betting mugshot

It’s been a busy week on the illegal online credit betting front, as US prosecutors rush to file charges so they don’t have to interrupt their Memorial Day weekend.

On Wednesday, New Jersey officials announced the arrest of 46 individuals connected with an illegal credit betting operation that utilized a Costa Rica-based password-protected website and 1-800 ‘wire room’ to record customers’ wagers.

The gang reportedly involved over 50 agents processing in-person cash transactions with around 320 bettors in the New York/New Jersey area. Bergen County acting prosecutor Gurbir Grewal claimed the operation processed wagers worth “tens of millions of dollars” per year.

The ring was allegedly led by Robert D’Alessio, pictured above in what appears to be the Wolverine costume he cooked up in anticipation of this weekend’s launch of the new X-Men movie. D’Alessio is facing charges of racketeering, money laundering, promoting gambling and conspiracy to promote gambling.