Department of Justice: Latest News

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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