May 22, 2011

Gambling affiliate sting FBI warning includes 4 largest online poker sites

I have long warned affiliates to stay away from gambling, RX and other risky affiliate programs that are, or could, be examined in the future Government.

On Friday the FBI seized and close the Web sites for pokerstars, full tilt poker UB.com and absolute poker sites, 4 of the largest online poker sites. The charges were reportedly bank fraud, money laundering and illegal gambling offense. Supposedly, not even customers can get their money due to the fact that the sites be shut down.

I think all of these companies had affiliate programs. They owe any of you money? I am curious to know if they should pay in able, affiliates, they money after the heavy fines. I suppose, have also frozen their bank accounts and other assets.

FBI seized online poker sites; Customer deposits on Lockdown.

The end result? Sites are shuttering 76 bank accounts in 14 countries have. The parties are facing fines fines of up to $3 billion in money laundering. On top of that, all the defendants up to 5 years are confronted, and in some cases up to 30 years in prison as the maximum sentences for their alleged crimes.

I'm curious whether the company s mail to affiliates to the situation have sent. You hear anything affiliate, she write in the comments.

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