Gujarat man pleads guilty in US in $9.36 million illegal gambling case
A Gujarat-origin man pleaded guilty in a US federal court for his role in a $9.36 million illegal gambling conspiracy.Summary
Sunilkumar N. Patel, a 53-year-old New York resident and Indian national of Gujarati origin, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Missouri. He admitted to his role in a multi-million-dollar illegal gambling conspiracy that operated through six businesses in southwest Missouri, generating nearly $9.36 million (approximately ₹89 crore) in gross proceeds. The businesses, including Big Win Arcade and Vegas Arcade, were disguised as internet amusement arcades but illegally operated contests of chance and gambling devices. Patel was among nine people charged in a 72-count indictment in May 2025. He faces multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business, and money laundering, with potential sentences of up to 20 years in prison for the most serious counts. The case was investigated by multiple federal, state, and local agencies.
(Source：Times of India)