The Rizzuto Clan was actually a global powerhouse. If I remember correctly, they said that if Vito Rizzuto took a plane and flew to the United Arab Emirates, or one of those faraway countries, everyone important would know who he was and kiss his ass. John Gotti on the other hand, nobody would even give a fuck. I don't see how something so big and powerful could be so concerned with a lousy sports book, to the point of so many bodies dropping over it.