David Carruthers, whom authorities say runs an offshore gambling company that illegally takes bets from U.S. residents, was ordered held in custody Monday after appearing in federal district court. BetonSports took bets on an Internet site and over a toll-free telephone line, federal prosecutor Mark Nichols said. Internet gambling has become a political issue with last week's passage of a House bill to prevent American banks and creditors from making payments to online gambling sites.
July 18, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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David Carruthers, whom authorities say runs an offshore gambling company that illegally takes bets from U.S. residents, was ordered held in custody Monday after a brief appearance in federal district court.
Carruthers was detained Sunday as he tried to change flights en route from Britain to Costa Rica, where his BetsonSports PLC is based.
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