Apr
03
Gamblers Played $30 Million of Stolen Funds in Philippine Casino
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A total of 19 people gambled the amount through casino chips
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Gamblers withdrew 278.6 million pesos of winnings: report
A total of 19 people gambled 1.37 billion pesos ($30 million) of the $81 million stolen from Bangladesh foreign reserves at a Philippine casino in February before a fraction of the funds was frozen by the gaming operator.
The high-roller players gambled under two Chinese junket operators at Solaire Resort & Casino and withdrew 278.6 million pesos in total winnings, according to reports Bloomberry Resorts Corp. submitted to the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee and casino regulator seen by Bloomberg News. Bloomberry owns and operates Solaire in Manila…
Gamblers Played $30 Million of Stolen Funds in Philippine Casino