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A Winnipeg man took a big gamble running an illegal fantasy football pool and could pay the price, Winnipeg police say.

Police arrested a 46-year-old man last week and laid the unique charge of pool-selling after an initial investigation by the Manitoba Liquor and Gaming Authority in September and October and a further probe by the Winnipeg Police Service’s counter exploitation unit.

Investigators say an illegal NFL fantasy football pool was being operated in the city, which invited people to wager on the outcomes of games. Entries were being accepted through an online website or in person at several local businesses.

The police took over the investigation Nov. 1 and now allege that each week about 500 people were placing wagers through the pool and the organizer was retaining a 10 per cent management fee, which amounted to about $10,000 in profit during the 2014-15 NFL season.

Last Tuesday, a man was arrested and charged. He was later released on a promise to appear in court.