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U.S. Prepares for UIGEA Implementation, Prosecutes Online Gambling Cases
NewsMay 13, 2010·1 min read

U.S. Prepares for UIGEA Implementation, Prosecutes Online Gambling Cases


The UIGEA will come into effect on June 1, 2010.

Douglas Rennick, a Canadian citizen, was accused by the U.S. Department of Justice of money laundering, fraud, and illegal gambling business. Rennick admitted to transferring approximately $350 million from PokerStars and Full Tilt to American players over two years.

Rennick's plea deal likely means a prison sentence of six to twelve months and forfeiture of $17.1 million. Rennick's companies included My ATM Online, Alenis Limited, KJB Financial Corporation, Account Services Corporation, and Check Payment Financial Co.

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