Nine suspected illegal gambling venues raided across Auckland

Thursday 11 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 11 Dec 2025, 5:52pm

In this story Department of Internal Affairs

The Department of Internal Affairs raided nine suspected illegal poker venues across five Auckland areas. Authorities seized cash, cryptocurrency, electronic devices, and poker tables during the operations. Officials stated that some players have incurred significant debts, with some allegedly forced to sell drugs to repay them.

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1. StuffThu 11 Dec 2025, 12:04pm

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2. 1NewsThu 11 Dec 2025, 12:44pm

   'In plain sight': Nine illegal gambling venues raided in Auckland (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 11 Dec 2025, 2:55pm

   Nine illegal gambling operations in Auckland found 'hiding in plain sight' (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 11 Dec 2025, 5:52pm

   Suspected illegal gambling venues uncovered in Auckland raids (opens in new tab)