BETonSPORTS Legal Troubles FAQ

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BETonSPORTS legal case FAQ

We have gathered as much current information on the ongoing troubles that BETonSPORTS has encountered with the US Department of Justice. As more information regarding BETonSPORTS legal situation becomes available, we will update the OSGA BLOG and in our News section.

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Please use the list below to answer some frequently asked questions regarding the BETonSPORTS current legal situation.

1/8/2007 Update

Things do appear to be moving forward, albeit slowly, for the refund of players accounts.

Late in 2006, the Antiguan Gaming Board succeeded in gaining a court order to supervise the distribution of the funds. While this may lead to some slight delay in repaying customers, players should take some consolation that it will be done under the supervision of the High Court in Antigua. Apparently, the High Court has been able to assist in the recovery of funds being held by cash and credit card processing companies.

BETonSPORTS has told us that they expect the bulk of these funds to be returned this month, as agreements have been made with many of the companies that BOS did business with prior to David Carruthers arrest. If these companies are true to their word, funds will become available within the next few weeks.

Still, players will have to wait until all Costa Rican employees are finally paid their remaining severance. We have heard that the ex-employees should be paid off by the end of January.

Check out the 11/13 update from OSGA.
Check out the 9/21 update from OSGA.

1) When will I be able to get my money? / Is my money safe? / Am I ever going to get my money?

We have been told by everyone within the entire BETonSPORTS group that players money is safe. However, there is no timetable on when this money will be available for withdrawal. The latest Temporary Restraining Order was extended on October 16th. It now is set to expire on October 23rd. All BETonSPORTS holdings are still frozen and players money is still on account. Though the DOJ has noted that funds should be returned to US customers, we doubt that this will happen prior to the Restraining Order expiring or being lifted.

UPDATE 10/17
We again received confirmation that ALL players funds are secure AND will be returned. The latest extension of the Temporary Restraining Order against BETonSPORTS expires on October 23. Right now accounts are frozen but players will most likely be paid out via check. Accounts still need to be unfrozen and money moved to all of the appropriate accounts before a dime can be sent to players. Still, no timetable has been set to begin processing payouts. more

2) When can I resume wagering?

All reports within BETonSPORTS tell us that they are focusing all of their efforts on re-opening the sportsbook. However, we are a bit skeptical that they will again be able to take wagers from US citizens. Some speculation revolves around them not accepting phone wagers, but being allowed to take Internet bets.
UPDATE 8/11

BETonSPORTS will no longer have an operation that faces the US or service US customers. Thus, no bets will be taken from the US ever again by BETonSPORTS. more

3) What Sportsbooks have been affected?

007Bets - www.007bets.com
BetOnSports - www.betonsports.com
BettorsTrust - www.bettorstrust.com
Beverly Hills Bookie - www.beverlyhillsbookie.com
EasyBets - www.easybets.com
Gibraltar - www.bettherock.com
Infinity - www.betoninternet.com
Jaguar Sports - www.jagsportsbet.com
Millennium Sports - www.betmill.com
MVP Bets - www.mvpbets.com
MVP Sportsbook - www.mvpsportsbook.com
Players SuperBook - www.players-sb.com
PopularPoker-Sportsbook - www.popularpoker-sportsbook.com
RockIsland Sports - www.rockislandsports.com
Virtual Bookmaker - www.virtualbookmaker.com
Virtual Sportsbook International - www.betvsi.com
Virtual Wager - www.virtualwager.com
V-Wager - www.v-wager.com
Wager Mall - www.wager-mall.com

Complete List of ALL Affected Sportsbooks, Casinos & Poker Rooms

4) Is the Department of Justice going after all the books?

This appears to be an isolated incident where the Department of Justice has targeted a US citizen operating an offshore sportsbook. This indictment covers a number of alleged serious crimes and not just internet gambling. Examples are: racketeering, conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion. It appears that BETonSPORTS, or at least its founder, Gary Kaplan, has been in the sights of the US authorities for some time.

5) Does this affect their related Horse Racing, Poker and Casino sites?

It affects ALL properties owned by BETonSPORTS, plc. Included sites are BoSPoker, BoSCasino, Bogarts Casino, Popular Poker, MVP Poker, Gecko Casino, MillPoker, All Tracks, MVP Racebook and a slew of other smaller sites.

6) Is this going to kill the whole industry?

This is certainly a blow to the offshore betting industry. However, this is only one company and there are still dozens of VERY legitimate sportsbooks operating offshore, able to take any variety of wagers both on the phone and via the Internet.

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