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Criminal

Apr. 1, 2003

Bookie Bets Wrong, Loses Freedom

SAN FRANCISCO - Ronald Sacco, who was sentenced to prison a decade ago as the biggest sports bookmaker in the United States, has made another gamble that didn't pay off.

By Pamela A. MacLean
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - Ronald Sacco, who was sentenced to prison a decade ago as the biggest sports bookmaker in the United States, has made another gamble that didn't pay off.
        Sacco, 60, was sentenced to 21 months in prison last week based on his guilt...

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