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Mafia wins big in Italy gambling boom
Government and casinos are not the only ones doubling down on Italy's billion-dollar industry.
Last Modified: 15 Mar 2012 16:02


Italy now has the biggest gambling sector in Europe, an industry worth billions each year that has proved to be profitable for both the government and casino owners.

According to a new report, organized criminal groups, known as mafia, are the biggest winners in the gambling jackpot.

Al Jazeera’s Claudio Lavanga reports from Italy.
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