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Appeal dismissed; $4,000 penalty upheld against licensee for permitting illegal poker tournament and gambling machines.
The Licensee appealed an Order of Monetary Penalty issued by the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for permitting unlawful gaming on its premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
Inspectors observed a Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament and two video gambling machines at the establishment.
The Board found that the poker tournament constituted keeping a common gaming house under section 197(1)(a) of the Criminal Code, and the video machines violated section 202(1)(b).
The Board dismissed the appeal and upheld the $4,000 monetary penalty.
No co-appearing lawyers found.
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