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Minister speaks of 'worrying' PokerStars situation

by isleofman.com 18th April 2011

The minister for economic development says he hopes to know more about the PokerStars situation later.

Speaking on Mandate on Manx Radio today (Monday), Allan Bell said he would be meeting with representatives of the firm and the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission.

PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg and director Paul Tate face bank fraud and money laundering charges in the United States, some of which carry a maximum of 30 years in prison.

They were indicted on Friday, along with nine other men connected to the online gaming industry.

Mr Bell says there are two main areas of concern:




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Monday 18th, April 2011 08:02pm.

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