FCP Bob 1,321 Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 He was also arrested in Macau for being involved in bookmaking on the World Cup a few weeks ago. High Stakes Poker Player Paul Phua Arrested in Las Vegas in Connection with Illegal Sports Betting Ring Former One Drop Entrant charged, puts up $50 million in collateral while under house arrest. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 A few other links to stories on his arrest. International mob-connected ring linked to illegal World Cup betting at Caesars High-Stakes Poker Player Paul Phua Arrested in Illegal World Cup Betting Raid Wei Seng Phua & 14K Triad: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know PAUL PHUA ARRESTED AS FBI BUSTS ILLEGAL WORLD CUP BETTING RING IN CAESARS PALACE Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Share Posted July 16, 2014 Link to the story of the arrests in Macau from June Macau busts $645 million World Cup betting ring Link to post Share on other sites
Tibbers 0 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 The sportsbook that was allegedly involved in in illegal wagering have released a statement a few days ago: And an update from SBOBET themselves: Global online sportsbook SBOBET wishes to make it clear that recent press reports linking its name to a Wei Seng Phua (or Phua Wei Seng) who was arrested in the US for illegal online sports betting on the 2014 FIFA World Cup conducted out of a Las Vegas casino base are entirely without foundation. Neither the accused nor those arrested with him have any involvement or association with the ownership or management of SBOBET, or with its operators, Celton Manx Limited and Richwell Ventures Limited. Additionally SBOBET wishes to clarify that the US is one of more than 30 jurisdictions worldwide from which it does not accept bets from and that any alledged wagers placed via SBOBET.com by the accused could only have been made illegally, as press reports confirm. For more information contact: William D Mummery Executive Director Celton Manx Limited billmummery@celtonmanx.com Tel : +44 1624 721968 Mob : +44 7624 494113 Got it from the source below: Las Vegas Illegal Wagering: A Statement From SBOBET http://www.sbobetimes.com/index.php/8413-las-vegas-illegal-wagering-a-statement-from-sbobet Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Remote Gambling Operation Behind Paul Phua Caesars Palace Arrest Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Andrew Robl put up a $1.5 million bond for Phua's release http://www.pokerlistings.com/daily-3-bet-robl-1-5m-bond-dwan-sign-off-dnegs-blowout-73876 Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted July 28, 2014 Author Share Posted July 28, 2014 Ivey’s bail bid fails to free betting suspects Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,723 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 why are they so hell bent on bailing them out? afraid they'll rat? Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,723 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 why are they so hell bent on bailing them out? afraid they'll rat? Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 http://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/1561762/us-releases-gambling-kingpin-paul-phua-bail US federal immigration officials released Asian gambling kingpin Paul Phua from custody on Monday evening in the latest twist to an unfolding saga centred around the alleged senior member of Hong Kong’s 14K triad. The former top Macau junket operator, 50, who has company holdings in Hong Kong, is believed to be the man behind one of the world’s largest online gambling websites, Manila-based IBCBet. ARTICLE CONTINUED AT LINK ABOVE Link to post Share on other sites
SuitedAces21 2,723 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 THE PLOT THICKENS Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Formal Criminal Indictment Filed Against Paul Phua Sportsbetting Group Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 NEW VIDEO SHOWS FBI POSING AS CABLE GUYS IN PHUA STING OPERATION Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Additional Paul Phua Investigation Details Released Link to post Share on other sites
Potomophobia 17 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 "The various high-rollers and their entourage received extensive credit from Caesars during their stay. Caesars issued more than $93 million in casino markers to 27 different members of the large group, including $30 million to Richard Yong and $16 million to Paul Phua." Gotta say... they sure know how to roll. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Most defendants in World Cup betting case will plead guilty 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 FIVE DEFENDANTS SENTENCED IN PAUL PHUA ILLEGAL SPORTS BETTING CASE 1 Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Federal Judge: Search Warrant Used in Paul Phua Sports Betting Case Was "Fatally Flawed" Link to post Share on other sites
Scroom 436 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Federal Judge: Search Warrant Used in Paul Phua Sports Betting Case Was "Fatally Flawed" He just won the "Didn't Plead Out" lottery. Suffers from survivorship bias. For every high profile case that gets a judge willing to tell the cops to F off for blatant misconduct, 20, 50, 100 with those exact same facts wind up with a judge who makes some lame excuse to rationalize their actions as legal. A low level narcotics dealer I once knew had the DEA pose as the Nielsen Company to install a "Nielsen Box" on his TV that was actually a covert surveillance device. When they raided his house, the first thing they did was rip the device off his TV and denied any knowledge of its existence in court since it didn't have an associated warrant. All of the information it provided them, they referred to as an "anonymous informant" in court paperwork. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 He just won the "Didn't Plead Out" lottery. Suffers from survivorship bias. For every high profile case that gets a judge willing to tell the cops to F off, 20, 50, 100 make some lame excuse to rationalize their actions as legal and wind up sinking the poor defendant. A low level narcotics dealer I once knew had the DEA post as the Nielsen Company to install a "Nielsen Box" on his TV that was actually a covert surveillance device. When they raided his house, the first thing they did was rip the device off his TV and denied any knowledge of its existence in court since it didn't have an associated warrant. All of the information it provided them, they referred to as an "anonymous informant" in court paperwork. Being rich and having a good lawyer certainly helps. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share Posted April 18, 2015 JUDGE TOSSES FBI EVIDENCE AGAINST ACCUSED ONLINE BOOKIE PAUL PHUA Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 New Federal Gambling Indictment Seeks to Charge Phua with Conspiracy Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted May 27, 2015 Author Share Posted May 27, 2015 Judge guts illegal gambling case against Malaysian businessman Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,321 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 PAUL PHUA HEADING HOME TO MALAYSIA AFTER JUDGE DISMISSES GOVERNMENT’S CASE Link to post Share on other sites
Scroom 436 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Well he just hut a gutshot. A judge with integrity is a 8-1 sort of thing, which is precisely why Feds do those sorts of things, because they know the large majority of judges will otherwise overlook it or accept it as standard practice (even though it isn't). He was smart to leave ASAP. Whatever US based assets he has are probably toast but at least he's getting out with his neck. Link to post Share on other sites
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