Illegal gambling exists despite law enforcement’s better efforts to the contrary. Gambling rings are popular in even high-risk jurisdictions where the law shows no leniency to illegal operations. Even in countries that regulate activities such as sports betting, illegal gambling rings find a way to be.
That begs the question of why. Police have expended no small efforts in cracking down on this type of business, but the truth remains that a criminal is always tempted by the high-reward value a gambling ring can bring him or her. However, this type of business is usually run by multiple individuals.
To better understand the nature of gambling rings and why they exist, we should first answer what they are.