A major crackdown on illegal gambling in New Jersey has led to the arrest of 39 individuals, including Anand Shah, an Indian-origin councilman. The operation, linked to the Lucchese organized crime family, generated over $3 million in unlawful proceeds. Authorities reported that the arrests included members of an infamous crime family and involved various illegal poker clubs across the state. The investigation, which spanned two years, has raised concerns about the extent of organized crime's influence in local politics. Racketeering charges could result in decades of imprisonment for those involved, including Shah. Additionally, a New Jersey man was denied the opportunity to cash $60,000 worth of poker chips from a shuttered casino, highlighting the ongoing fallout from the crackdown.