Last week was announced that PartyGaming struck a deal with the US government, to not get prosecuted for their gambling businesses before UIGEA was installed, of 105 million dollar. They claim its for upholding the law, while in the meantime a lot of money goes to the people behind these deals. A similar case in Anderson Indianapolis, which paid 2 million dollar to several government officials, makes this very clear.
The case is about the 71 year old John Neal and his 2 daughters Vicky Massey (53) and Cheryl Eagan (51), who are accused of running an illegal gambling chain in Madison, Delaware and Henry county. Neal was arrested on 18th September 2006, and US government confiscated his possessions and businesses, 71 charges are running against Neal including promoting of online betting, money laundry and tax evasion. The charges remain pending until November but are expected to be cancelled soon. The settlement of 2 million dollar will be divided over the 5 party’s involved in this case. More then 700.000 dollar will got to the The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission and its investigative arm, the Indiana Excise Police. Gregory Garrison, government attorney will receive about 628.000 dollar. Anderson Police and Madison and Henry county prosecutors will receive 351.000 dollar.
Under license of agreement Neal gets to keep his home in Yorktown, 10 taverns and 2 other businesses, his mobile home and 8 other vehicles. Of the 2 million dollar, Neal received 122.500 dollar for maintenance of the properties. He had to forfeit 10 vehicles and 11 taverns, though. Neal offered casino type video slot games at his taverns, which is illegal according to the US anti-gambling law, this law, which makes it illegal to transfer money online in order to play at online casinos or gamble, is expected to be lifted this year.
