Police Raid Major Illegal Casino Operated by Chinese Nationals in Tel Aviv

Israeli police shut down a large clandestine casino operating inside a residential apartment in the Ezra neighborhood of southern Tel Aviv. Law enforcement officials described the operation as one of the largest illegal gambling dens uncovered in the city in recent times.

According to police, the underground facility was managed by Chinese nationals who allegedly rent apartments across Tel Aviv to run high-stakes gambling rings, generating millions of shekels annually. Investigators stated that the organizers employed front figures to manage the daily operations of the venue.

During the raid, officers seized tens of thousands of shekels in cash along with extensive gambling equipment. Two Chinese nationals suspected of running the casino were arrested at the scene, while several gamblers were detained for questioning.

Local law enforcement sources noted that foreign nationals with suspected ties to criminal elements have increasingly established hidden gambling dens in southern Tel Aviv, turning over hundreds of thousands of shekels daily. Following the raid, Tel Aviv District Commander Superintendent Haim Sargrof issued a 30-day closure order for the apartment.