Poker Ring Raids Nab 47

Four illegal poker rings were recently busted by police raids in Pickering and Toronto, resulting in 47 people facing charges. Around $12k in cash was seized as well as gambling equipment, which according to Toronto police estimates to be worth more than double the amount of cash seized. The people running the poker rings could face up to $70k in fines and possible jail time. Police have noticed a rise in illegal poker activity, which brings the poker rings a great deal of money. Two minors were among those arrested.