Two men from Michigan have pled guilty to operating an illegal sports betting outlet. Over the course of their operation, they were estimated to have processed millions of dollars for bettors, making themselves a lot of money.
The two men were partners in the same betting operation and worked together at a law office, as well as several bars in the area. It seems as though they had their hands in many different pots at the same time. Their ruse has led to more than $250,000 to be confiscated and prosecutors to vow that they are not finished.
Law officers will continue to uncover the illegal revenue that is hidden among the partners’ multiple job accounts. The FBI is also actively involved in the case and working closely with the local police force. The FBI has a special interest in illegal sports betting as they are working to solve this problem across the US.
Until the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is overthrown, online gambling operators are virtually unprotected in the US and can face severe penalties if they are found to be operating in the US. The US government is closely monitoring gambling operations in terms of online casinos, sports betting and any other type of illegal betting system. Operators who continue to process bets leave themselves open to prosecution unless and until the UIGEA is changed.
