Sambalpur, Sep 10: As many as 22 gamblers were arrested during raids on gambling dens in the district, said a police offical on Thursay.

The Ainthapali police conducted simultaneous raids at several gambling dens and busted the gambling racket.

The police also seized 20 mobiles, Rs 2.99 lakh from the gambling dens.

Some professional gamblers from Hirakud, Jharsuguda , Brajarajnagar and from various parts of Sambalpurdistrict have been arrested, said police.