Israeli Casino Mogul Tony Bargig Murdered in Prague
Israeli businessman 'King of Slot Machines' Tony Bargig murdered in Prague
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Tony Bargig, an Israeli businessman known as the 'King of Slot Machines,' was murdered in Prague at the age of 54. The police are investigating the incident, which involves another individual. Bargig had a controversial past, including operating illegal casinos in Israel.
- 01Tony Bargig was murdered on June 4, 2026, in Prague, Czech Republic.
- 02He was 54 years old and had lived in Prague for several years, owning multiple gambling businesses.
- 03Bargig faced legal issues in Israel for operating around 15 illegal casinos from 2008 to 2014, resulting in a 15-month prison sentence.
- 04He had disputes with the Israeli Tax Authority over undeclared earnings from his gambling operations.
- 05Bargig's wife, Nurit, was an active-duty officer in the Israel Police during his legal troubles, raising concerns among police officials.
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Tony Bargig, an Israeli businessman and casino owner, was reportedly murdered in Prague on June 4, 2026. Known as the 'King of Slot Machines,' Bargig, 54, had been living in Prague for several years and owned several gambling businesses. The Prague police confirmed that they are investigating the case and that another individual is involved in his death. Bargig had a controversial history, having faced legal issues in Israel for operating approximately 15 illegal casinos from 2008 to 2014. He was indicted for these crimes but received a relatively light sentence of 15 months in prison in 2020 as part of a plea deal, along with a forfeiture of one million shekels and a fine of 350,000 shekels. Additionally, he was embroiled in disputes with the Israeli Tax Authority over undeclared earnings, which allegedly totaled tens of millions of shekels. His marriage to Nurit, an active-duty officer in the Israel Police during his investigations, also raised concerns among police officials, leading to her transfer to a different district.
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Bargig's murder raises concerns about crime and safety in Prague, particularly in relation to the gambling industry.
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