Date Published: October 28, 2025, 10:05h.
Last updated on: October 28, 2025, 10:05h.
A woman from Las Vegas, recognized for her participation in low-stakes poker tournaments, was detained for allegedly operating an illegal brothel in Las Vegas, where prostitution is strictly prohibited under state law.
Bing Du, aged 38, is facing serious allegations of pandering—defined in Nevada law as the act of recruiting, benefiting from, or enabling prostitution—and money laundering.
On October 27, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police apprehended Du during a poker tournament at an undisclosed casino on the Las Vegas Strip. Following her initial court appearance, she was released without bail from the Clark County Detention Center and is set to reappear in court on November 18.
The charges, which were detailed in court documents highlighted initially by KLAS-TV/Las Vegas, originate from a police probe that started earlier this month. Undercover agents answered online advertisements promoting sexual services, with one allegedly being offered a $200 package that included both a massage and sexual services.
Surveillance of a redacted residential address indicated a continuous influx of male visitors, each staying for approximately 30 to 60 minutes.
An examination of financial records revealed significant bank deposits sourced from cash and peer-to-peer application payments, suggesting the laundering of illicit funds.
A search at a property associated with Du unveiled rooms with numbered doors, mattresses lying on the floor, and business cards featuring the slogan “Asian beauties for discreet gentlemen,” as reported by KLAS.
Trash collections yielded substantial amounts of used condoms and wrappers—evidence that authorities claim substantiates the premise that the residence was functioning as an unlawful brothel.
During questioning, Du reportedly confessed that her tenants engaged in prostitution, and that she received payment to essentially ignore these activities. Investigators allege she knowingly profited from this illicit operation.
A second individual is facing similar charges for allegedly managing the brothel alongside Du.
Despite being labeled a “high-rated poker player” by authorities, public tournament records tell a contrasting narrative. According to the Hendon Mob database, Du has accumulated a mere $3,771 in live tournament prizes, placing her at 179,790 out of a total of 366,000 tracked competitors.
While some rural Nevada counties permit prostitution, state law NRS 244.345(8) bans the licensing of brothels in counties with populations exceeding 700,000. This effectively criminalizes brothels in Clark County (which encompasses Las Vegas) and Washoe County (home to Reno).