BookMaker.com Closed
On May 23, 2011, BookMaker.com, a popular online betting site, was closed with its domain name seized by the FBI Government for running an illegal gambling business and money laundering. Several other sports betting and poker domains were seized including; 2Betsdi.com, Funtimebingo.com, Goldenarchcasino.com, Truepoker.com, Betmaker.com, Betgrandesports.com, Doylesroom.com, Betehorse.com, and Beted.com.
Recommended Sports Betting Sites Still Accepting US Players
The indictments and seizures were announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein. Apparently ThrillX, a software company producing online sportsbook and casino software in British Columbia, Canada, and BMX Entertainment which operates six sports betting sites, are two of the players involved in the seizure warrants.
The main issue here looks like the payment processors. I would imagine all of the sportsbooks will continue to operate, especially with their offshore accounts in which they are licensed and have no issues with payment processing. The issue seems to be that these sportsbooks are located in another legal gambling country, but the payment processing systems in place are walking a fine line in who and where they are excepting and distributing payment.
We will do our best to keep you updated on the subject matter and these cases, but there still are reputable sportsbooks accepting bets from US players.
