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Illegal Casino Operation Raided in Perth Suburb

The operation saw 18 people arrested mid-game, prompting regulators to suspend a Crown Perth employee’s license

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Overview

  • Police from the Transnational Serious Organised Crime Squad and Racing and Gaming investigators stormed the Marangaroo home during a Baccarat game.
  • Officers seized professional-grade tables, electronic displays, gaming chips, a card dealing shoe and more than $83,000 in cash.
  • No charges have been filed as authorities continue to investigate the operation’s ties to organised crime.
  • This marks the fourth suburban casino raid since 2023, with almost $300,000 confiscated and multiple dealer licenses revoked in previous busts.
  • Racing and Gaming Minister Paul Papalia and Police Minister Reece Whitby have pledged sustained enforcement against organised crime-linked gambling networks.