A Florida poker player with over $225,000 in tournament winnings is facing allegations of operating an illegal sports betting operation that handled millions of dollars.
Devon Shalmi, 42, from Boca Raton, was arrested on September 8 following a 13-month covert investigation by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
The poker player is facing charges related to bookmaking, money laundering, and operating a gambling house, with a bond set at $3 million.
Investigators claim Shalmi ran Allgames365.com, an unlicensed online sportsbook allowing customers to place credit-based sports bets.
Shalmi, also known as Devin Shalmi, has accumulated $225,579 in live tournament earnings according to the Hendon Mob database, with notable cashes at prestigious poker events.
Aside from poker, Shalmi is recognized as a competitive pickleball player, participating in various championships.
Informant Tip
The investigation into Shalmi started after receiving a tip from a confidential informant in 2025, leading to over 30 undercover operations to gather evidence.
Undercover investigators created accounts on Allgames365 with credit limits and identified Shalmi as the website’s administrator and operator.
Winnings and debts from gambling activities were reportedly handled through platforms like Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App.
Authorities tracked transactions to ILSJSF Solutions, a company in Boca Raton, which received over $3 million in payments. Additionally, in-person cash exchanges occurred at a pickleball facility in Deerfield Beach.
Previous Gambling Case
Shalmi has a prior legal history related to illegal gambling activities, having been charged in connection with a sports betting operation in 2017. He previously pleaded to a money laundering charge and received probation.
Shalmi’s initial court appearance for the recent case is set for October 10.