Police Busts Illegal BC Poker Round
Undercover law enforcement in Burnaby, British Columbia, recently dismantled an illicit poker league operating within a bowling alley. Spanning from 2019 to 2021, the league's organizer, 58-year-old Richard Kurt Giebelhaus, pleaded guilty to maintaining a gaming or betting establishment on December 20. As reported by BurnabyNow.com, during the pandemic, the poker activities transitioned to online platforms.
Prosecutors revealed that the group utilized Facebook for promoting poker games, with an undercover officer integral to the investigation, infiltrating both in-person and online games. Giebelhaus was accused of collecting a 10% fee on food and drink sales during poker nights at the bowling alley. The buy-ins for tournaments ranged from $20 to $40, and the group convened two or three nights weekly.
While reports indicate Giebelhaus did not serve jail time, there was a disagreement between prosecutors and his attorney, Michael Bloom, regarding whether he should have a criminal record. Bloom contended that the games were conducted openly and were not part of a broader criminal enterprise.
"This is not a case where the common gaming house was associated with prostitution and gangs, drugs, loan-sharking, or any violence," Bloom stated.
Giebelhaus, a father of four, attributed his involvement in underground poker to a gambling problem that developed after heart surgery in 2019. He expressed remorse in court, pledging that these clandestine poker games would cease. Ultimately, the court issued a conditional discharge with one year of probation.
In the broader context, Canada has a strong affinity for poker, boasting numerous casino poker rooms nationwide, and several provinces have legalized poker at online live casinos. Daniel Negreanu, one of the game's most renowned players, hails from Toronto, further emphasizing the country's connection to poker.
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A conditional discharge and probation for running an illegal poker league? Seems lenient, especially considering the 10% fee on food and drinks during poker nights. I wonder if there's a broader discussion needed about the consequences for such activities.
The legal debate about whether Giebelhaus should have a criminal record is interesting. It seems like his attorney has a point about the nature of the poker games not being associated with more serious criminal activities.
I had no idea this was happening in my neighborhood! It's a relief that law enforcement took action. Hopefully, it serves as a deterrent for any similar activities in the future.
This just shows how versatile poker has become, from traditional setups to online platforms. It's unfortunate that it had to be an illegal operation.
Wow, I can't believe they were running an underground poker league in a bowling alley! The undercover officer infiltrating both in-person and online games is like something out of a movie.