Arye
Shrugs Off Raid
As reported by the CBC News:
"Saskatchewan-born billionaire whose Costa
Rican mansion was raided by police on the weekend
is calling the raid a 'golden opportunity' to
promote his internet gambling business.
"Calvin
Ayre was on the cover of Forbes' 'world's wealthiest
people' issue last week and the business magazine
says he's worth in excess of $1 billion US.
"It's
a long way from the pig farm near Lloydminster
where he spent his early years, although Ayre,
44, insists he hasn't changed much.
"…Gambling
is illegal in Costa Rica and it was reported
police thought Ayre was hosting a poker tournament.
"However,
Ayre said he was actually hosting a wrap-up
event after shooting the latest episode of a
realty TV show – about poker.
"…Police
did not arrest Ayre, but he said they confiscated
his laptop computer and ate food put out for
his guests…" |
