1. 05-23-11 04:02 PM #1
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    bookmaker indicted?

    Meanwhile, two new indictments were unsealed on Monday charging two businesses and three people with operating an illegal gambling business and money laundering, prosecutors said there.

    As part of the case, 10 Internet sites were seized under a court order, including Bookmaker.com and Truepoker.com. Eleven bank accounts were also seized in the United States, Guam, Panama, Malta, Portugal and the Netherlands.
    http://www.portfolio.com/business-news/reuters/2011/05/23/online-poker-payment-processor-admits-us-charges


    Can anyone confirm if this factual or not?
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  2. 05-23-11 05:44 PM #2
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    Bookermaker.com Indicited?

    Anyone hear about this? The web site seems to still be functional

    http://www.gambling911.com/poker/fed...es-052311.html
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  3. 05-23-11 05:50 PM #3
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    does the government have anything better to do? They are just mad because they are not getting any taxes, there are terrorists that need to be caught leave people who want to fcuking gamble THEIR OWN MONEY alone. This is the first im hearing though its a sad day
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  4. 05-23-11 05:54 PM #4
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    wow not good news for anyone with funds on bookmaker.
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  5. 05-23-11 06:29 PM #5
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    I withdrew 2K from there about 2-3 weeks ago when the government seized a bunch of poker sites (where I had $550), but I still have $350 left. The site still seems functional. So I don't understand what's going on, but it may be impossible to make withdrawals. That's the way it was for the Poker sites.

    I have $3500 on another site that I'm worried about.

    I have to say, with all the serious crime in this country, I can't believe they are going after sites that provide people a way to relax and play some poker, horses, sports etc... and lock up their money. I hate all these bastards. I'd tell what I would like to see happen, but they'll probably come and lock me up. :-)
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  6. 05-23-11 06:33 PM #6
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    Wall Street = Legalized gambling
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  7. 05-23-11 06:40 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by twelvejewelz View Post
    does the government have anything better to do? They are just mad because they are not getting any taxes, there are terrorists that need to be caught leave people who want to fcuking gamble THEIR OWN MONEY alone. This is the first im hearing though its a sad day
    exactly how does this make them terrorist ?
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  8. 05-23-11 06:42 PM #8
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    wall street is the most fixed form of gambling on this planet. If you don't know what's going to happen next then stay far away from the "free market" or else you will find out quickly how not free it really is.
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  9. 05-23-11 06:45 PM #9
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    i quit doing stocks in Iraq so i could start gambling, much more profitable
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  10. 05-23-11 08:58 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by SportsPedagogy View Post
    exactly how does this make them terrorist ?
    re read my post. There are terrorists that need to be caught and alot worse things going on in the world than some simple gambling. And its not hurting anyone and done in the privacy of your own home. The government is cracking down because they are not getting their cut.
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  11. 05-23-11 09:02 PM #11
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    these stupid websites/companies using fake processor accounts in the US. So stupid. They should just fed ex money to people.
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  12. 05-23-11 09:06 PM #12
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    yeah bookmaker website is still up and running and when the fed seizes a web domain it looks like this atdhe.net
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  13. 05-23-11 09:19 PM #13
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    The bookmaker site is seized, it takes time for dns to update. they moved to a new site already.
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  14. 05-23-11 09:21 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by vincanity15 View Post
    The bookmaker site is seized, it takes time for dns to update. they moved to a new site already.
    what's the new URL?
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  15. 05-23-11 09:24 PM #15
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    I don't get how they are seizing bank accounts outside of the U.S. Not saying I know anything about weather or not this is true, just didn't think we had jurisdiction outside of the U.S.
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  16. 05-23-11 09:27 PM #16
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    bmaker.ag

    http://www.sportsbookreview.com/forum/sportsbook...-new-post.html
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  17. 05-23-11 09:30 PM #17
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    wow it appears the original domain has been seized after all. amazing! I didn't think after all these years the fed gave a damn about online sports gambling. So many other offshore books might cave in and stop accepting US players if Bookmaker gets sent under.
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  18. 05-23-11 09:32 PM #18
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    I received an email from them giving me their new domain.
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  19. 05-23-11 09:34 PM #19
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    I haven't checked my email
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  20. 05-23-11 09:35 PM #20
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    Can u still log in at bookmaker?
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  21. 05-23-11 09:59 PM #21
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    This is the email


    As you may already know, Bookmaker has temporarily lost the rights to the Bookmaker.com domain. We are confident that in time, it will be returned to us, until then, we have launched a new, temporary site: www.bmaker.ag.



    Despite having lost the domain, none of the business operations have otherwise been affected. Player account balances and information are safe and secure. Effective immediately, players can log on to www.bmaker.ag. and it's business as usual.



    You likely won't notice any other changes at all and will experience all the same features and benefits as our original site; just on a new address.



    We sincerely apologize if you were affected by our interruption. As always, if you have any questions or concerns please call our customer service department at 1-866-9Bookmaker.
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  22. 05-23-11 10:13 PM #22
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    Bookmaker.com seized by U.S

    Anyone else having trouble logging on the web site?
    I can still access through my blkberry, but it say the site says it was seized by U.S customs.
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  23. 05-23-11 10:26 PM #23
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    two things: 1) wow, that would suck to have money in there right now.

    and 2) What a great "free" country we live in. Biggest lie we are ever told as children
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  24. 05-23-11 10:58 PM #24
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    i log in with no prob,,,,
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  25. 05-23-11 11:00 PM #25
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    It is true I think. I get a message telling that "effective immediately I should log in at (alternate address)."
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  26. 05-23-11 11:11 PM #26
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    I just got an email saying they lost rights to bookmaker.com
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  27. 05-23-11 11:17 PM #27
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    wow crazy, sorry if you lost out on money. So much for going after poker sites only.
    Last edited by rglopez; 05-23-11 at 11:35 PM.
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  28. 05-23-11 11:22 PM #28
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    if you call them they direct to their new website. bmaker.ag log in and cash out now
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  29. 05-23-11 11:23 PM #29
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    For the record it is based in Cyprus. All books are outside of the US hence the name offshore.
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  30. 05-23-11 11:23 PM #30
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    bookmaker has been worthless latley been acting real shady and stealing when before that they were real realiable..
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  31. 05-23-11 11:23 PM #31
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    I truly lost all respect for our govn and now they bother us for there mistakes, dont they have other things to worry about. I now understand why so many countries hate us because our leaders are hypocrites, u cant do it but we can.
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  32. 05-23-11 11:28 PM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kindred View Post
    I don't get how they are seizing bank accounts outside of the U.S. Not saying I know anything about weather or not this is true, just didn't think we had jurisdiction outside of the U.S.
    We're talking about America. When has our government NOT tried to bully other countries and regulate everything their own way?
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  33. 05-23-11 11:28 PM #33
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    The US is going down the drain and they worry about this? It's pathetic.
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  34. 05-23-11 11:29 PM #34
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    This is bad news bookmaker was reliable
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  35. 05-23-11 11:33 PM #35
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    They advertise in US newspapers, they were just asking for the dick in the ass
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