Matthew Ormseth

reporter, LA Times

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Illegal gambling venues called “casitas” are popping up around Southern California. The real people making money, though, are members of the Mexican mafia.

Illegal gambling ‘casitas’ rake in millions across SoCal

Illegal gambling venues called “casitas” are popping up around Southern California. The real people making money, though, are members of the Mexican mafia.

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