The venues are believed to have offered unlicensed poker games.
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The public is being urged to stay alert after nine alleged illegal gambling venues were uncovered in Auckland raids.
The venues are believed to have offered unlicensed poker games in breach of the Gambling Act.
Equipment including poker tables, chips, cash, cryptocurrency and electronic devices were seized.
“These operations can be illegal commercial ventures hiding in plain sight,” Vicki Scott, director gambling, Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) said.
She warned people to check if a venue was legal before engaging in any gambling activities.
“Patrons are often unaware that by participating they…