Israeli businessman 'King of Slot Machines' Tony Bargig murdered in Prague

Tony Bargig, an Israeli businessman once dubbed the "King of Slot Machines," has reportedly been murdered in Prague. Bargig, 54, had been residing and operating several gambling businesses in the Czech capital for several years, according to Ynet.

Prague police have confirmed that the incident is under investigation and that another individual was involved in Bargig's death. The circumstances surrounding the murder remain unclear.

Bargig had a history of legal issues in Israel, where he was indicted for operating approximately 15 illegal casinos between 2008 and 2014. He received a sentence of 15 months in prison, along with the forfeiture of one million shekels and an additional fine of 350,000 shekels, as part of a plea deal in 2020.

Following his sentencing, Bargig engaged in a dispute with the Israeli Tax Authority. The authority claimed that seized records indicated his illegal gambling operations had generated tens of millions of shekels more than he had declared. Further controversy arose from his marriage to Nurit, an active-duty officer in the Israel Police during his investigation, which reportedly caused concern among police officials, leading to her transfer.