Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Running Illegal Gambling Operation

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man was sentenced Wednesday, April 8, to prison time and home detention for operating an illegal sports gambling business that handled wagers from hundreds of bettors over several years, federal prosecutors said.

Joseph M. Moore, 43, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Mark A. Kearney to one day in custody, one year of home detention, and three years of supervised release, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The court also ordered Moore to pay $200,000 in forfeiture and a $7,200 fine…

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