The gamblers were caught in red hand in the house of Tran Van Sau and Le ThiHanh, Residential Area 14, Vi Xuyen town, Vi Xuyen district.
The gamblers coming from Ha Giang city, districts of Vi Xuyen, Bac Quang and Bac Me (Ha Giang) and neighboring provinces have various backgrounds.
The police arrested 49 persons involved in the case, seized on the spot VND 218 million in cash and various relevant exhibits. Additionally, the police also detected some VND 1.6 billion held by the gamblers at the time of arrest and cars and motorbikes.
This gambling spot operated for a long time and attracted gamblers from various localities, causing much concern to the local residents.
The illegal home-made casino was held in a firm structure with many entrances and exits, and was carefully guarded.
The case is under extended investigation.
By Duy Tien