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Buddhist Monks Caught Playing High-Stakes Poker

Nearly $1 Million of Donation Funds Used in Cash Game

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Religious figures in South Korea have been caught on hidden camera playing in a high-stakes poker game with more than $875,000 on the table, Reuters reported Friday.

Six leaders from the country’s largest Buddhist order have resigned after also being seen drinking and smoking.

The 13-hour cash game session reportedly occurred at a luxury hotel in April. The underground game is illegal under South Korean law, and the incident has been reported to authorities.

According to reports, the monks played with donation funds.

Here’s a look at the footage via Reuters.