The operators of World Interactive Gaming Corporation (WIGC) were recently
ordered by the New York State Supreme Court to pay $1.8 million in restitution
to defrauded investors, plus a further $4.5 million in penalties.
The decision also marks an important step in New York legal authorities'
efforts to battle Internet gambling. New York Attorney General Spitzer
explains, "This decision is important because it marks the first time that a
court has ordered penalties against those involved in illegal Internet
gambling. This case demonstrates that gambling, whether online or offline, is
illegal and that promoting this type of activity carries serious legal and
monetary consequences."
Click here to view The People of the State of New
York v. World Interactive Gaming Corp., et al