Court jails two men over illegal poker venue in Cardiff

By SectorWire desk · 13 October 2026

Summary

Two men received prison sentences for running an unlicensed poker venue in Cardiff’s Splott district between 2022 and 2024, citing iGB. Tarian led the investigation with support from the UKGC, HM Revenue & Customs and Cardiff Council’s licensing team. Investigators found six poker tables and a roulette wheel in February 2024.

Why it matters

Prison sentences for running the unlicensed venue demonstrate enforcement involving police, gambling regulators, tax authorities and local licensing officials.

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