DOJ Argues for Leniency in Beckley Sentencing

Not challenging the indictment and a willingness to accept responsibility for his actions prompts the DOJ to stand up for former Absolute Poker vice president.


Blue Monday Programmer Strikes a Plea Deal

Former ThrillX programmer David Parchomchuk, indicted by the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland as a…


PokerStars Confirms Active Settlement Discussions with DOJ

Behind closed doors: Discussions continue but no parties yet confirm that an agreement between the US Department of Justice, PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker has been reached in principle.


"11th Hour Demands" by DOJ Forced GBT to Vacate Full Tilt Acquisition

GBT’s repayment plan would have involved all players with $100 or more to play through their account balance.


PokerStars Reaches Agreement to Buy Full Tilt, Settle with DOJ

In an surprise move, industry-leader PokerStars has reached an agreement with the US DOJ to purchase long-time rival Full Tilt Poker and settle its outstanding legal matters.


Poker Won't Get its Day in Court: Judge Accepts Campos Plea Deal

US District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan has accepted the plea deal of John Campos, the last of five defendants accused of…


Judge Questions Prosecutors Motive in Campos Plea Deal

After news broke yesterday that an agreement between federal prosecutors and John Campos—the final payment processor…


Another Black Friday Payment Processor Pleads Guilty

Ryan Lang pled guilty to conspiracy charges on Tuesday in connection with illegally processing transactions for online…


Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges in Black Friday Case

On Tuesday, District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan officially denied the motion to dismiss the charges against John Campos and…


DOJ’s Opinion on Internet Gaming Prompts Senate Hearing

The recently released opinion by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on the applicability of the Wire Act to Internet…


Another Guilty Plea from Black Friday Indictments

Ira Rubin, charged with nine counts in relation to processing illegal payments for poker companies in connection with…


Department of Justice Shifts Stance on Wire Act, Replies to Reid/Kyl Letter

According to the DOJ, the 1961 Wire Act only applies to sporting events and contests.


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