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SCOTLAND'S first poker club has closed after a raid by police and gaming officials.
The Cincinnati Club in Glasgow, which opened last year, is at the centre of an investigation into illegal gambling.
Strathclyde Police officers and officials from the Gaming Commission swooped on the club on Wednesday night.
Computer terminals used for gambling were among equipment removed by police.
A number of people were questioned by detectives, but no arrests have been made.
The Cincinnati Club is located in Bridge Street in the south side of the city. It was opened last year by Dave Colclough, 41, a former IT consultant and professional poker player.
The club was Scotland's first dedicated poker club and hosted tournaments nightly.
A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said: "As a result of the operation, gaming machines and other equipment were seized in connection with alleged offences committed under the Gaming Act.
"A number of people have been interviewed in connection with this operation. No person has been charged with any offence at this time and inquiries are ongoing."
In January, 30 armed policemen raided Northern Ire-land's only poker venue, the Cavendish Club, while a tournament was taking place and seized the £23,000 prize pool.
However, the following month a court ruled the money be returned to the players, but the club was closed indefinitely.
SCOTLAND'S first poker club has closed after a raid by police and gaming officials.
The Cincinnati Club in Glasgow, which opened last year, is at the centre of an investigation into illegal gambling.
Strathclyde Police officers and officials from the Gaming Commission swooped on the club on Wednesday night.
Computer terminals used for gambling were among equipment removed by police.
A number of people were questioned by detectives, but no arrests have been made.
The Cincinnati Club is located in Bridge Street in the south side of the city. It was opened last year by Dave Colclough, 41, a former IT consultant and professional poker player.
The club was Scotland's first dedicated poker club and hosted tournaments nightly.
A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said: "As a result of the operation, gaming machines and other equipment were seized in connection with alleged offences committed under the Gaming Act.
"A number of people have been interviewed in connection with this operation. No person has been charged with any offence at this time and inquiries are ongoing."
In January, 30 armed policemen raided Northern Ire-land's only poker venue, the Cavendish Club, while a tournament was taking place and seized the £23,000 prize pool.
However, the following month a court ruled the money be returned to the players, but the club was closed indefinitely.
SCOTLAND'S first poker club has closed after a raid by police and gaming officials.
The Cincinnati Club in Glasgow, which opened last year, is at the centre of an investigation into illegal gambling.
Strathclyde Police officers and officials from the Gaming Commission swooped on the club on Wednesday night.
Computer terminals used for gambling were among equipment removed by police.
A number of people were questioned by detectives, but no arrests have been made.
The Cincinnati Club is located in Bridge Street in the south side of the city. It was opened last year by Dave Colclough, 41, a former IT consultant and professional poker player.
The club was Scotland's first dedicated poker club and hosted tournaments nightly.
A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said: "As a result of the operation, gaming machines and other equipment were seized in connection with alleged offences committed under the Gaming Act.
"A number of people have been interviewed in connection with this operation. No person has been charged with any offence at this time and inquiries are ongoing."
In January, 30 armed policemen raided Northern Ire-land's only poker venue, the Cavendish Club, while a tournament was taking place and seized the £23,000 prize pool.
However, the following month a court ruled the money be returned to the players, but the club was closed indefinitely. |
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