An illegal betting network is broken up in various British bars along the Costa
Horse Racing Betting System
Bets of up to 3,000 euros on horse races in other countries and other sporting events such as the football World Cup were being accepted
Fines of between 30,050 euros and 300,506 euros could be imposed
An illegal betting network which was operating in seven bars, mostly frequented by foreigners, on the Costa del Sol, has been broken up by the police in the first operation of its kind in Andaluc'a. Officers have confiscated associated equipment and money from four bars in Benalm'dena, two in Fuengirola and one in Torremolinos according to an official statement from the Junta de Andaluc'a.
Police investigations uncovered that bets of up to 3,000 euros were being taken for horse races and other major sporting events, including the football World Cup in Germany. The bars were showing horse racing from other countries and other events, while a 'bookie' was present to take the bets.
Gaming licences
Organising and carrying out sports betting without the appropriate licences is a serious infringement of the Andaluc'a Gaming Law and can be subject to fines of between 30,050 euros and 300,506 euros as well as possible closure of the establishment in question.
The first stage of the operation began at the end of May when it was determined which bars were accepting the bets; how it was being done; the people involved and at what times bets could be made.
Once the information had been obtained, police officers from Seville, Ja'n, Granada, Cadiz and Malaga, started out with the second stage which involved police reports; disbanding of those involved and the seizing of various amounts of money.
Throughout the operation, a total of 8,967 euros was confiscated as well as 100 pounds sterling, 59 television monitors and flat screen televisions, two personal computers, 15 satellite television decoders, two projection screens, a projector, more than 10,000 betting slips and advertising material and leaflets.
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