10 Sites seized by Department of Justice Poker, Sportsbook, Bingo and Casino

I've just found a document listing all the sites that have been seized by the Dept of Justice and they are as follows:

Bookmaker.com

2Betsdi.com

Funtimebingo.com

Goldenarchcasino.com

Truepoker.com

Betmaker.com

Betgrandesports.com

Doylesroom.com

Betehorse.com

Beted.com

You can view the document (pdf) here

I'm sure these won't be the last of them either.  Things are not good - I'm so sorry.

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The thing I really don't understand is where the govt gets off shutting down these sites. They broke the law in 1 country. Where does it say in international law that you can then prevent them from doing business in the rest of the world??

I agree Orren.  I don't understand what law says that they can stop me or anyone else non USA from entering these sites.

I think it's about time someone like the European Commission stepped up to the plate and argued the toss with them.

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I had a bad..bad feeling this was going to happen :( :-pp.The DOJ trying to tell the rest of the world what to do.. :`o ??? >:(

That would seem to appropriate of an action Blue it would appear that the mighty Adminstrative Branch of the USA feels it is absolutely above international law.

I wonder how Doyle knew because he just left Doylesroom?  I think he had a tip-off from the FBI or some such organisation.

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Well of course..

Well of course..

 

I have to say that I thought it was a bit strange at the time but it never occurred that it was leading up to this.

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well those mighty law men will chase the little man down with their bloodhounds and shotguns , but always spare the "good" big guy.

well those mighty law men will chase the little man down with their bloodhounds and shotguns , but always spare the "good" big guy.

Yeah I guess so Tim.  I'm guessing he pays a lot of taxes.

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your tax is your level of voice of representation right?

The Good Old Boy system is certainly still in effect.  My taxes have nothing to do with the level of my voice of representation.  Around here, there are so many loopholes for the rich, I doubt they proportionally pay as much taxes as the regular folks.  So much just wrong with the way things are.

your tax is your level of voice of representation right?

 

My view is that they warned him and that's why he walked away from Doylesroom.  I can't think of any other reason why they would warn him (other, of course, than the fact that he is loved by so many).  

The Good Old Boy system is certainly still in effect.  My taxes have nothing to do with the level of my voice of representation.  Around here, there are so many loopholes for the rich, I doubt they proportionally pay as much taxes as the regular folks.  So much just wrong with the way things are.

So very wrong Chilly.

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I just got an email from 2betdsi:

As you already may know, BetDSI has temporarily lost rights to the 2BetDSI.com domain. We are confident that in time, it will be returned to us, until then, we have launched a new, temporary site. http://www.betdsi.com/

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 http://www.betdsi.com/ and it is 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.

In addition to our alternative website as we have informed we also have the downloadable application which includes the full sportsbook , racebook, casino and poker. By downloading our client you will always have access to all our products.

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             1-877-223-8374.

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If indictments were handed down on April 26, then I dont understand why during the month of May I received multiple emails from Doyle's Room stating that it was a safe place to play while asking me to deposit there. I dont play poker on line. Go figure.

Quicktender took my money and Ill probably never see it. QT knew of the problems with their bank before my money was transmitted to QT and once it received my money, QT alleged it then sent my money to a frozen account(????) How believable is that?

They should have notified CP that they could not accept my winnings or in the alternative, reversed the winnings back to CP. Instead QT chose to take my money. They stole my money as far as I am concerned. Unethical to say the least. And what about insurance? Dont any of these places have insurance to cover problems or situations that compromise players' money?

Now, I have to wait and see if I will get my other winnings from CP. Doesnt look good, either.  

If they are trying to scare us, it's working. And trying to make the casinos look bad and unsecure, I have to say it is to many, but I'm rooting the casinos I have become so comfortable with will do the best they can, any way they are able to still have our business. Without Quicktender it won't be the same, and makes it all more scary, especially since deposits have dwindled to peanuts. It all began with the credit and debit cards and now not sure who can use what and where? back to the experimental stage., too bad this didn't happen before I went huckly buck thru a big part of 83k

Too bad we can't travel back in time and start it all over again, knowing what we already know.  Don't feel bad, Helwin, we are all in this together and I wouldn't even want to start taking an accounting of where my money went.  At least we got some of it back, right?

For those of you who play at True Poker, I have written to support to find out if they are still accepting USA players.

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The good news is that True Poker are still accepting USA players.

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Received this email from Golden Arch Casino.

May this ‘Welcome Letter’ find you safe, sound & lucky!

As you may or may not know, many well-known gaming sites, including Golden Arch Casino, temporarily lost the rights to their domains as decided by the powers that be at the Department of Justice.

As a result, we’ve decided Golden Arch as we know it, will no longer continue to exist but you as a player have nothing to worry about.

Our sister company at FunTimeBingo.ag is going to welcome you with arms wide open.

Your account information and balances still remain safe and secure at your new home located at funtimebingo.ag.

Contact us with any questions.

Thanks for being a such loyal customer!

Hmmm....

The good news is that True Poker are still accepting USA players.

 

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Yes.ALl sites add new url and worked

Am I correct in assuming that the Justice Department is only seizing the gambling sites and shutting them down not for all countries but just temporarily to forbid US players?  This is not world domination but just the attempt to stop all play from the US.  Once the US players are no longer able to gamble at these sites, the prohibited sites are able to return to business as usual on whatever domain.  And further to discourage the sites from accepting US players in the future or suffer recriminations.  I also assume that there will be additional sites until the Justice Dept rid any and all sites that are currently accepting US players.  I give them a year and there will be no sites or money processors that will dare to accept any players from the US.  My prediction is that Once any gambling to offshore or overseas sites have been rid of all US players, the US government will legalize internet gambling in the states that will be taxable and other countries will be allowed to play at government  controlled sanction sites.  My 2 cent thoughts.

perkypoo 8)

The sites are "relocating" to other domain extensions but if you see that the site is seized by the DoJ, then I (UK) also see that it is seized.  So it's the rest of the world too.

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