Internet gambling company will shut down U.S. services

British-based BetOnSports was charged with fraud and racketeering. LONDON BetOnSports PLC, the British-based Internet gambling company that has been charged with fraud and racketeering in the United States, said Friday it will shut down its services for American gamblers.

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Fri, August 11th, 2006

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