The PokerStars Asian Pacific Poker Tour (APPT) event, the Nanjing Millions held at Jiangsu Wutaishan Sports Center, has been raided and shut down by the Chinese National Police, according to Macau-based World Gaming Magazine.
"We can confirm that the Chinese National Police stopped a poker event in Nanjing," a representative of the Nanjing police commented. "At the moment, we cannot release any information about the police operation, but we would like to remind that any gambling activities are illegal in Mainland China."
World Gaming Magazine follow with details:
"We're hearing that the office of the tournament organizers has been seized and surrounded by police.
Due to the APPT Nanjing Millions tournament being suspected of illegal gambling, the police have started an official investigation and have decided to stop the event," stated a note that the authorities placed at the entrance of the Jiangsu Wutaishan Sports Centre. "All the people who took part to the event are now asked to register with the authorities and and cooperate in the investigation."
Amaya's Head of Corporate Communications, Eric Hollreiser, released a following statement "After three very successful days of tournament poker, the organizers of the Nanjing Millions decided to postpone the event in order to address questions from local authorities. We are in contact with Star Poker Club and are seeking additional details. The organizers have issued a statement apologizing for the inconvenience and plan to resume the tournament in the near future."
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