Those arrested were allegedly found playing poker at a claw machine arcade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Taiwan.- Police in Tucheng, New Taipei, have arrested 18 people for allegedly playing poker at a claw machine arcade that stayed open late into the night. After receiving a tip from the public, police reported finding 15 people playing Texas Hold\u2019em. Three others were allegedly running the illegal operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police seized NT$1.5m (US$50,000), playing cards, chips, tables, several mobile phones, a computer and 16 monitors. Officers said they had received reports that many people would enter the claw machine arcade and stay for long periods. There were noise complaints from residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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