Making Book - The Gambling Case o...
Making Book - The Gambling Case of 1977
Double Deal - True Stories of Criminals, Crimes and Lies by Lara Chicofsky & Nina Jobe
S2 · E26
Jun 17, 2025
22:11
Episode notes

In this episode, Lara and Nina delve into the 1977 gambling charges against several mob figures, including Larry Zannino, Abe Sarkis and Melvin Berger. They discuss the background of these individuals, the events leading up to the charges, the court proceedings, and the eventual sentencing. The conversation also touches on the life of Dominic Isabella, a figure in Boston organized crime, and how he was connected to Lara's father, Richie Chicofsky.

00:00 Introduction and Milestones

00:59 The 1977 Gambling Charges

06:08 Larry Zannino's Early Days and Indictment

10:39 Sentencing and Consequences

15:57 Dominic Isabella's Arrest and Background

Keywords
true crime
mafia
jerry angiulo
larry baione
ilario zannino
fbi informants
lamattina
illegal gambling
abe sarkis
dominic isabella
florio isabella
melvin berger
red assad