9 Foreigners arrested at Illegal Casino in South Pattaya

PATTAYA: -- 9 foreign nationals including two Cambodian Casino workers were arrested after Pattaya Police conducted a raid at a 2-storey house on the Pratamnuk Road in South Pattaya early on Sunday Morning.

Police were able to earlier infiltrate the casino which allowed invited players to play poker for money, which is in contravention of Thailand’s Anti-Gambling Legislation.

The organizer of the event was identified as Mr. Matthew Greynom aged 35 from USA. Other poker players at the event were Mr. Brian Thomas aged 46 and Mr. Mark Neddleman aged 67, both US Citizens, along with Mr. Craig Daniel aged 25 from UK, Mr. Frank De Busscher aged 73 from Belgium, Mr. Martin Picheslberger aged 40 from Australia and Miss Monica Lee aged 47 from Canada.

- See more at: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/97012/9-foreigners-arrested-illegal-casino-south-pattaya/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PattayaOneNews+%28Pattaya+One+News%29#sthash.2sj26NoB.dpuf

-- Pattaya One 2013-07-28

I think I'll postpone Friday night Texas Hold'em with the boys for a while, that's a bit close for comfort.

I think I'll postpone Friday night Texas Hold'em with the boys for a while, that's a bit close for comfort.

I've hidden the cribbage board and pegs already....................

I have had reason once to explain the rules of crib to a BiB, never, ever again................

a bank book which featured 72 pages of credits and withdrawals between March and July 2013

A bank book with 72 pages? Gotta have one of those.

If you don't have piles of cash on the table, you might actually have a defence of "Not Gambling".

In Texas they will not Hold Em

If you don't have piles of cash on the table, you might actually have a defence of "Not Gambling".

Looks to me that they were set up by someone.

If that is true, there would be nothing you could do - except perhaps make a huge donation to the BiB to make it all go away, and you´s have to hope that whoever dobbed you in.didn´t have too strong a grip on the BiB.

Just some friends playing poker me thinks. The amazing journalistic work changes a friendly game HEY EVERYONE LOOK AT HOW AMAZING WE ARE! "ILLEGAL FARANG CASINO BUSTED!" They had starving naked Cambodians tied to the table. Come on seriously? Thai people do this everywhere. Police do it. Get a life and go after the pedo's in Pattaya.

If you don't have piles of cash on the table, you might actually have a defence of "Not Gambling".

Looks to me that they were set up by someone.

If that is true, there would be nothing you could do - except perhaps make a huge donation to the BiB to make it all go away, and you´s have to hope that whoever dobbed you in.didn´t have too strong a grip on the BiB.

Probably, seems they kept it discreet between farangs (maybe friends) and excluded thais for a reason. Quite possible a Thai wanted in and was refused so he has ran off to the BIB

If you don't have piles of cash on the table, you might actually have a defence of "Not Gambling".

Looks to me that they were set up by someone.

If that is true, there would be nothing you could do - except perhaps make a huge donation to the BiB to make it all go away, and you´s have to hope that whoever dobbed you in.didn´t have too strong a grip on the BiB.

Probably, seems they kept it discreet between farangs (maybe friends) and excluded thais for a reason. Quite possible a Thai wanted in and was refused so he has ran off to the BIB

Much more likely a farang dobbed them in.

Just some friends playing poker me thinks. The amazing journalistic work changes a friendly game HEY EVERYONE LOOK AT HOW AMAZING WE ARE! "ILLEGAL FARANG CASINO BUSTED!" They had starving naked Cambodians tied to the table. Come on seriously? Thai people do this everywhere. Police do it. Get a life and go after the pedo's in Pattaya.

With the equivalent of USD 9,000 on the table and a 72-page bank book filled in 4 months? Me thinks not.

Much more likely a farang dobbed them in.

Agreed.

Edited July 29, 201312 yr by hanno

If you don't have piles of cash on the table, you might actually have a defence of "Not Gambling".

Looks to me that they were set up by someone.

If that is true, there would be nothing you could do - except perhaps make a huge donation to the BiB to make it all go away, and you´s have to hope that whoever dobbed you in.didn´t have too strong a grip on the BiB.

Probably, seems they kept it discreet between farangs (maybe friends) and excluded thais for a reason. Quite possible a Thai wanted in and was refused so he has ran off to the BIB

Much more likely a farang dobbed them in.

dam_n medling farang party pooper Maybe lost his weeks wages and was pissed.

Edited July 29, 201312 yr by chooka

If you don't have piles of cash on the table, you might actually have a defence of "Not Gambling".

Looks to me that they were set up by someone.

If that is true, there would be nothing you could do - except perhaps make a huge donation to the BiB to make it all go away, and you´s have to hope that whoever dobbed you in.didn´t have too strong a grip on the BiB.

Where was the Cockatoo?

Just some friends playing poker me thinks. The amazing journalistic work changes a friendly game HEY EVERYONE LOOK AT HOW AMAZING WE ARE! "ILLEGAL FARANG CASINO BUSTED!" They had starving naked Cambodians tied to the table. Come on seriously? Thai people do this everywhere. Police do it. Get a life and go after the pedo's in Pattaya.

With the equivalent of USD 9,000 on the table and a 72-page bank book filled in 4 months? Me thinks not.

Much more likely a farang dobbed them in.

Agreed.

What's your source. ? It said only about $2,000. 103,000 baht and 380 Euros? Have guys/friends coming and going from a particular bar. It's plausible it was just friends. Not a "casino"

World Pro Poker Players arrested in Thai Illegal Gambling Den



PATTAYA: -- Despite strict rules against gambling in the nation of Thailand, Police were tipped off about a poker game involving serious pro players from around the globe playing in Jontien near Pattaya this week end.

The authorities were amazed to find that the players involved included top international players from the Poker world tournament scene, all playing around a traditional casino table in a 2 storey home.

Frank de Busscher, fresh from the vegas tables was among those arrested, living on Pattaya’s East side when in town, and only back in town for less than a month.. he is quoted as saying that he expects to be in the city court facing judges on Monday.

46 year old Brian Thomas, from Mesquite Nevada is another of the guests due to appear in court, as is 47 year old Monica Lee. They are all due to appear in court along with Matthew Greynom and Mark Needleman.

Full story: http://www.pattaya103.com/world-pro-poker-players-arrested-in-thai-illegal-gambling-den/


--Pattaya 103 FM 2013-07-29

World Pro Poker Players arrested in Thai Illegal Gambling Den

PATTAYA: -- Despite strict rules against gambling in the nation of Thailand, Police were tipped off about a poker game involving serious pro players from around the globe playing in Jontien near Pattaya this week end.

The authorities were amazed to find that the players involved included top international players from the Poker world tournament scene, all playing around a traditional casino table in a 2 storey home.

Frank de Busscher, fresh from the vegas tables was among those arrested, living on Pattaya’s East side when in town, and only back in town for less than a month.. he is quoted as saying that he expects to be in the city court facing judges on Monday.

46 year old Brian Thomas, from Mesquite Nevada is another of the guests due to appear in court, as is 47 year old Monica Lee. They are all due to appear in court along with Matthew Greynom and Mark Needleman.

Full story: http://www.pattaya103.com/world-pro-poker-players-arrested-in-thai-illegal-gambling-den/

--Pattaya 103 FM 2013-07-29

Guess it wasn't just a few mates getting together on a Friday night for a few beers and hands after a long week then.

Thailand could've actually put on an authorised tournament for these guys in a big hotel and got some publicity. Showcased it.

Someone in that group should have the brains to move the game to Cambodia and eliminate the risk.

Edited July 29, 201312 yr by mrdome

So, if the Thai government is so principally against gambling, I suppose that the VAT on their purchases in the Kingdom will be waived too and that there is no possibility to pay "black" tea money too.

Here all the identities and ages of the perpetrators can be published but the people who aided the scamming Si Saket monk's escape cannot be mentioned anywhere.

What a joke !

If you don't have piles of cash on the table, you might actually have a defence of "Not Gambling".

Looks to me that they were set up by someone.

If that is true, there would be nothing you could do - except perhaps make a huge donation to the BiB to make it all go away, and you´s have to hope that whoever dobbed you in.didn´t have too strong a grip on the BiB.

Yep, looks like one of the players happened to mention this game at a competitor's local game.

Just some friends playing poker me thinks. The amazing journalistic work changes a friendly game HEY EVERYONE LOOK AT HOW AMAZING WE ARE! "ILLEGAL FARANG CASINO BUSTED!" They had starving naked Cambodians tied to the table. Come on seriously? Thai people do this everywhere. Police do it. Get a life and go after the pedo's in Pattaya.

With the equivalent of USD 9,000 on the table and a 72-page bank book filled in 4 months? Me thinks not.

Much more likely a farang dobbed them in.

Agreed.

What's your source. ? It said only about $2,000. 103,000 baht and 380 Euros? Have guys/friends coming and going from a particular bar. It's plausible it was just friends. Not a "casino"

My mistake, just over USD 5,000. A bit much for a game among friends....

We all SHOULD know the Rules in Thailand - Don't like them, Get OUT. Get Caught, tough luck!

they were required to pay 12,000thb bail after spending the evening in the locker , 10,000thb to be returned after their court appearance.

And as for pro poker players , please anything for a headline , I know all of the guys and its just a game of poker that some of us enjoy.

guess you got your 5 minutes of fame guys

Just some friends playing poker me thinks. The amazing journalistic work changes a friendly game HEY EVERYONE LOOK AT HOW AMAZING WE ARE! "ILLEGAL FARANG CASINO BUSTED!" They had starving naked Cambodians tied to the table. Come on seriously? Thai people do this everywhere. Police do it. Get a life and go after the pedo's in Pattaya.

Yep we all do it. But the BIB are exempt from prosecution. As is anyone else with a uniform or politicians. Farangs are open game. Pardon the pun.

So, if the Thai government is so principally against gambling, I suppose that the VAT on their purchases in the Kingdom will be waived too and that there is no possibility to pay "black" tea money too.

???

They should took a bus to Cambodia and do a visa run

The poker round at the tree house in Sisaket is herewith postponed.-

there's a law against any kind of betting games in Thailand ...

Everybody signs that to understand together with the arrival card, unless that has been left out now.

I remember it clearly states drugs/narcotics, betting are illegal in Thailand and so is prostitution ... How it reality looks like is no secret ...

As a farang you're entitled to spend the $ 5,000.00 in any girly bar (9 persons) of your choice in just one evening. Get it?

there's a law against any kind of betting games in Thailand ...

Everybody signs that to understand together with the arrival card, unless that has been left out now.

I remember it clearly states drugs/narcotics, betting are illegal in Thailand and so is prostitution ... How it reality looks like is no secret ...

As a farang you're entitled to spend the $ 5,000.00 in any girly bar (9 persons) of your choice in just one evening. Get it?

or you can go to the races and gamble all you want.

Just some friends playing poker me thinks. The amazing journalistic work changes a friendly game HEY EVERYONE LOOK AT HOW AMAZING WE ARE! "ILLEGAL FARANG CASINO BUSTED!" They had starving naked Cambodians tied to the table. Come on seriously? Thai people do this everywhere. Police do it. Get a life and go after the pedo's in Pattaya.

"Friends playing poker"? Apparently not. This was a group containing several professional poker players (and that is a group of people that personally I would never want to come in contact with). For all anyone knows so far there could even have been some element of a scam involved with amateur gamblers being ripped off by professionals in collusion. Stranger things have happened here.

Gambling for money in Thailand is a crime for both Thais and farangs. If you choose to do it you take your chances, quite literally.