FBI raids Idaho racetrack in alleged illegal gambling investigation
The FBI and other federal, state and local agencies searched La Catedral Arena in Wilder, Idaho, on 19 October as part of an investigation into alleged illegal gambling linked to horse racing. An FBI affidavit alleges Ivan Tellez organised parimutuel betting at the venue in violation of state and federal law. Investigators said they identified more than 36 payment transactions totalling about $17,000; the affidavit describes that figure as a fraction of the alleged wagers over two years.
The investigation concerns alleged unlicensed betting at a racetrack and names multiple people accused of operating it.