Illegal gambling hits Ontario high school, students threatened over debts: police [Video]

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating reports of an illegal online gambling operation targeting youth in the city of Orillia after students reported being threatened over money they owed.

Provincial police in Orillia say they started investigating reports of an online gaming operation that allowed underaged students to sign up for a website called Topbets, place sports bets, and play casino-based games.

Matt Stoner, sergeant of the Orillia community mobilization unit, said in an interview they believe the situation is localized and involves students in at least one high school in the city.

“We are looking to speak with any individual who can assist with the investigation, and then if there are any other victims because we only know of a few that are localized,” Stoner said.

Police say it is believed the site was available to all students, or anyone in the community.

Several students reported being threatened due to …