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Joseph Mastronardo Jr., 'Gentleman Gambler,' dies in prison at 65

Montgomery County bookmaker Joseph "Joe Vito" Mastronardo Jr., known as the "gentleman gambler," died in federal prison Monday in Massachusetts, where he had been sentenced to 20 months for his role as the mastermind of an international multimillion-dollar sports-betting ring.

Joseph Vito Mastronardo Jr., known as the "gentleman gambler," died in federal prison Monday in Massachusetts. He was 65.
Joseph Vito Mastronardo Jr., known as the "gentleman gambler," died in federal prison Monday in Massachusetts. He was 65.Read moreJULIE SHAW / Staff