邀请“外援”轮流“坐庄”开赌场

Core Viewpoint - The case involves a group of individuals who organized illegal gambling operations in Hubei Province, China, using a scheme to evade legal consequences by rotating the role of the "banker" in their gambling activities [1][2][3]. Group 1: Gambling Operation Details - The group, including individuals named 贾某某 and 李某某, initiated a gambling operation in 阳新县, focusing on the game of "baccarat," which is known for its fast-paced betting and high profit margins [1][2]. - The gambling operation expanded from an initial capital of 50,000 yuan to between 60,000 and 80,000 yuan, with profits from each session reaching between 30,000 and 100,000 yuan [2][4]. - The group employed various roles to manage the gambling operation, including scouts, transporters for gamblers, and record-keepers for financial transactions [2][3]. Group 2: Legal Proceedings - The gambling operation was active from mid-October 2023 until it was raided on December 13, 2023, during which multiple individuals were arrested and significant gambling funds and tools were confiscated [3][5]. - The total amount involved in the case was over 1.8 million yuan, with profits exceeding 900,000 yuan [4]. - Following the investigation, the Hubei Provincial Prosecutor's Office charged 贾某某 and 李某某 with operating an illegal gambling business, leading to their convictions and sentences of five years and three months, and five years and six months in prison, respectively [5].