Gambling News by House of Odds

Several online gambling operators' Web sites went offline Wednesday as the
U.S. law enforcement shut down Digital Solutions s.a. switch in Florida. All
Digital Solutions customers are affected by the shut down of the
carrier/service provider/software provider facility in Florida following an
indictment unsealed Wednesday Nov 15. New York authorities issued a 33-count
indictment charging 27 individuals and three corporations with operating an
illegal online gambling operation that allegedly booked more than $3.3
billion in wagers over a 28-month period. New York City Police Commissioner
Raymond W. Kelly characterized the operation in a statement as the "largest
illegal gambling operation we have ever encountered." Approximately 60% to
65% operations located in Costa Rica used D.S. for phones (voip solutions),
data streams and internet solutions. BetCRIS.com, DSI, Guardian Guaranty,
Tradewinds and many other Web sites went offline Wednesday night when U.S.
Law enforcement shut down D.S. servers. BetCRIS is now back online, however
many others are still offline. This is the first time a service provider and
web designers are indicted in an illegal gambling bust by U.S. authorities.
Operators are reportedly working around the clock to find new providers.
However the blackout may last a few days, probably a couple of weeks for
smaller operations.