First Ever Online Gambling Affiliate Indicted
From Gambling911
In the first case of its kind, an online gambling affiliate based in the US has been named in an indictment for promoting an online Sportsbook by simply recommending them.
Gregory “Patchman” Roberts was among 34 charged in a sweeping investigation into a sports betting operative, Legends Sports, which authorities claim had operatives based in both the US and in Panama. Gambling911.com first broke the story Wednesday afternoon.
The US Justice Department in Oklahoma City mentions Roberts as having listed Legends Sports as a “Recommended Sportsbook” on one of his websites. Roberts most prominent site is www.coolonlinecasino.com. The indictment cites a specific provision in the law that makes this illegal. It also makes mention of a commission account Wilson had with Legends Sports.
Online gambling website recommendations are a popular method gaming affiliates use to rank on search engines and drive traffic to sites whereby they receive a commission payment.
US-based affiliates sports handicappers in the past have been named in complaints for allegedly sharing in revenues of offshore gambling companies, however, there has never been a situation where the actual recommendation of such a company is cited as an offense.
The indictment also alleges Roberts traveled down to Panama to conduct business with Legends Sports, though no specifics are offered.
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Hi,
I found this article really interesting and to tell you the truth, I hope this wont set a precedent… we are working with several affiliates in the USA and usually they were promoting our brands freely… now I hope they don’t get scared.
I also read this article and I think its ridiculous. The concept should be to go after the companies, why the affiliates should be punished when the government is unable to handle this issue?
I honestly think its absolutely ridiculous
I have a chain of sites focusing on the european market and was thinking about starting a new project in the US but after some news like this one Ill stay in my corner and wait to see whats going on… hope this wont extend to new affiliates.
Thanks for sharing