Calvin Ayre founder of the Bodog Brand has been indicted of two charges Conducting an Illegal gambling business and money laundering. The recent development occurred shortly after Bodog.com was seized by the Department of Justice and Homeland Security Investigations.
The company has been accused of processing more than $100 million in sportsbets to US players from 2006 – 2012. The Feds had undercover agents create Bodog accounts, deposit and cashout from Maryland, USA. Tip offs from an employee gave Feds further insight on how the business operated and who the directors of the company were.
Calvin Ayre and three other Canadians were also indicted James Philip, David Ferguson and Derrick Maloney.
Bodog Poker Black Diamond Poker Open kicks off on 5th March 2012, the online poker series features 52 tournaments with $750,000 in guaranteed prize pools. The Black Diamond Poker Open is divided into two series, the Contender Series low – mid stake tournaments and the Championship Series mid – high stakes tournaments.
Both series will have at least two daily events including a Main Event, there are more than 2000 satellites running where players can secure their seat for a fraction of the price.
BodogPoker no longer accepts US players, Bovada Poker is the new Bodog for American players.
Bodog Mini Poker Series runs from the 5th – 17th July 2010, the online poker series features 13 daily guaranteed tournaments with a total of $40,000 in prize pools and a chance to win a WSOP main event seat in 2011.
Players can also win Bodog Poker Open V entries and BodogPoker $100k tournament tickets. Buy-in directly for $10+$1 or enter the daily satellite tournaments for only $1,10 or 100 Bodog Points.
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