Internet Gambling CEO Arrested by FBI

tightpoker writes to mention the news that several key individuals associated with online gambling site BetonSports have been indicted in a Missouri courtroom. Founder Stephen Kaplan, CEO David Carruthers, 9 other people and four corporations have been charged with crimes ranging from racketeering to fraud. The Sunday Time reports on the story as well, addressing fears this may be a prelude to a crackdown on all online gambling by U.S. law enforcement. From the article: "Nigel Parson, leisure analyst at Williams de Broë, said the move would 'throw online gambling stocks into a spin,' adding: 'David Carruthers is a prominent advocate of online gambling. The fear that this is an escalation of the anti-lobby will trouble markets.' Greg Harris, an analyst at Cannacord, said: 'It is too early to say if this is part of a broader strategy on prevention of internet gambling in the U.S. or if it is the Department of Justice flexing their muscles and trying to influence legislation.'"

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offtopic?

[hackstraw]

I can't tell if this post is offtopic or not because I am unclear as to what the YRO section of slashdot actually means.

So, with the context of this article, is it my right to be the victim of fraud and racketeering? Is it my right to violate copyright if I think the law is wrong? Is it my right to be a web hermit?

My point is that the YRO section seems to be confused between the controversial stuff like copyrights and patents and generic legal stuff like this article where I would imagine that few or no slashdotters would see this as being controversial or a violation of or rights or the people who are being arrested.

Of course, I did not read the article, but it seems as though these guys were bad guys and got caught for it. So, my thoughts are, gambling is bad m'kay. Getting arrested by the FBI when your being bad is bad m'kay. My rights do not appear to be violated and this does not seem like a controversial YRO article m'kay.

Re:It's only a matter of time

[edmicman]

Maybe they'll finely curb the inane fad that is Texas Holem' Poker (online or off). Seriously, the poker fad is played out, gone the way of mass produced "retro" emo tees that are unique in that EVERYONE has one.

Re:It's only a matter of time

[rainman_bc]

he Bible does warn us, however, to stay away from the love of money (1 Timothy 6:10; Hebrews 13:5).

Then every bastard priest in the vatican ( the richest city-state in the world) should be subject to eternal damnation no?

Look out, here come the bible thumping troll mods to make sure that comment's never seen haha!