The Act was enforced by the Gaming Control Commission Ontario to ensure honesty, integrity, and financial responsibility to participants as well as preventing criminal activity such as lottery scams. Law Enforcement agencies have busted an illegal online gambling ring operated by the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club in Ontario, Canada. The police have confirmed that they have made 28 arrests in connection with the illegal online gambling ring. A total of 18 law enforcement agencies had been at work to nab those behind the illegal operations. Responding to spike in shootings, arsons in Vaughan and the surrounding area in 2017, police started “Project Sindicato,” targeting a group accused of operating illegal backroom gambling dens. Problem Gambling – an Ontario organization that offers help to gamblers who need it. Gambling Problem Helpline – a helpline for Canadian players in need of counseling. It can be reached on 1-866-332-2322.
This luxury mansion in Markham, north of Toronto, was seized as part of an investigation into illegal gambling. (York Regional Police)
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Called ‘Operation End-Game’, York Regional Police near Toronto have staged a massive James Bond-like raid on a multi-million dollar mansion with help from a police helicopter and additional manpower from the Ontario Provincial Police, and Durham Region Police. Over 100 police were involved.
The raid was actually staged in July, but information is just being released now.
By invitation only, high-end players could bet up to $20,000 at a time ( YRP)
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The sprawling mansion in Markham, north of Toronto, was being used as a high-end illegal gambling casino where a single bet could be as high as $20,000.
Police say such illegal gambling operations had likely been going on prior to COVID, but began to flourish after COVID restrictions shut down licensed casinos.
They add guests to the luxury venue were by invitation only where they could dine on chef prepared food including illegal shark fins. Sex trafficking is also suspected and is under investigation. Because of the vast amount of money involved the 2-acre grounds were guarded by german shepherd dogs.
Police also seized several firearms and a huge quantity of ammunition. along with a million dollars in cash and $1.5 million worth of alcohol.
In a statement, York region policeChief Jim MacSween said, “The money moving through these underground casinos leads to huge profits for criminals that fund other ventures such as prostitution and drug trafficking. This illegal high-stakes gambling also leads to gun violence, armed robberies, kidnappings, extortion and other serious violent offences within our community. We will continue to target organized crime in York Region and use every tool at our disposal, including forensic accounting, to ensure these criminals are held accountable.”
Project End Game began with earlier raids on illegal gambling locations in the region with several dozen arrests and 70 charges laid against 33 people.
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