Enforcement Two men sentenced after operating an illegal gambling den Two men have been given suspended prison sentences for possessing and transferring criminal funds obtained through the running of illegal poker games in Cardiff. 5 October 2026
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Noor Rassam and Panayiotis Karayiannis received three-year prison sentences, suspended for three years, after admitting offences involving criminal property linked to illegal poker games in Cardiff. The games operated between August 2022 and February 2024; a Proceeds of Crime Act hearing is scheduled for 9 April 2027.
Why it matters
Operators can see that criminal funds linked to illegal poker games may lead to suspended prison sentences and a proceeds hearing.