Novosibirsk investigators uncover alleged illegal casino in hospital

The Novosibirsk Region Prosecutor’s Office said investigators and regional Investigative Committee officers found an alleged illegal gambling club in a disused retail unit at City Hospital No. 2. Prosecutors said officers arrested two alleged security guards and seven patrons, and seized more than 30 pieces of computer equipment and cash. The office estimated daily revenue at about 100,000 rubles and said a criminal investigation was under way; a court was due to consider pretrial detention requests.