Morris Co. Man Admits Involvement In Mob-Tied Gambling Ring

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A Morris County man has admitted his involvement in a gambling ring connected to the Lucchese crime family, according to the Attorney General.

Joseph Gossweiler, 41, of Florham Park, has pleaded guilty to charges related to illegal gambling, officials say. Seven others also pleaded guilty alongside him in Morris County court.

The eight were among 42 people who have been indicted since April 2025 following a two-year investigation into gambling, loansharking, extortion, and money laundering, said a spokesperson for New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport.

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Gossweiler's role was that of an "agent," otherwise known as a "bookie" before internet sports gambling took root. He also admitted to being an underground poker club manager.

Officials say Gossweiler and people with similar roles "created accounts on sports gambling websites based in foreign countries," adding that "the high-level management made operational decisions, settled disputes, and used threats to collect overdue debts."

Gossweiler pleaded guilty to third-degree conspiracy to promote gambling. The state is recommending 364 days of probation.

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— With reporting from Caren Lissner