U.S. Settles BetOnSports Online-Gambling Civil Case

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mr twentyone — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 03:16:44 GMT

thats a good move by the us to stop on line gambling, now me as a american , since i cant bet with on BETONSPORTS from america will have to now call my distant cousin whom i have not seen in years in canada / bahamas / japan or any other country not connected to america and have them do it for me and pay them 20% of my winnings to place my bets , you know family only helps family when money is involved,,,,,,,right,,,

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guesser — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:39:11 GMT

I'd like to know more about the alleged 'fraud and racketeering' charges, how this guy's company differs from any Vegas bookie joint

U.S. Settles BetOnSports Online-Gambling Civil Case

Lottery Post — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:03:29 GMT

A federal prosecutor reached a settlement Thursday with online gambling company BetOnSports PLC that permanently bars the London-based company from accepting any bets from the United States.

The lawsuit has been closely watched by the online gambling industry, which generates about $6 billion annually in the United States.

The settlement ends a massive civil case U.S. Attorney Catherine Hanaway filed this summer.

It does not effect a criminal case still pending against several BetOnSpor... [ More ]