Gamblers face 10 years for soccer betting ring

Duo collected 70m yuan from pyramid-style online scheme

Two gamblers who made more than 70 million yuan through a pyramid-style betting ring appeared in court on Wednesday accused of "running a casino".

Ben Fang and Chu Jianpeng, both 30, raked in the cash by wagering money on baccarat and introducing others to an online soccer gambling website, judges at Dongcheng district court heard.