Kay Wants Resolution in Bodog Case But Intends to Extradite If Necessary
On Tuesday, Van Smith of the Baltimore City Paper revealed a letter sent by assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Kay to the judge presiding over the case against four Bodog principals including founder Calvin Ayre, each of whom were indicted for illegal gambling and money laundering.
Kay and the defendants "intend to continue to try to find a resolution that will not require extradition of the defendants," the letter to US District Judge Catherine Blake revealed.
“In the meantime, I am pursuing extradition,” Kay added.
The assistant U.S. Attorney acknowledges that the extradition process “could take a number of years”.
Kay also reveals in the letter that he believes the defendants are living in Canada and Antigua, both of which maintain an extradition treaty with the United States.
Kay suggested the case be "closed administratively until there is a need for further proceedings."
The other defendants include Bodog accountant James Philip and another company executive David Ferguson. Media buyer Derrick Maloney was also named in the 2012 indictment.
The Bodog.com domain name was seized at the time of the indictment. Much of Bodog’s business shifted to other regional domains including Bodog.ca for the Canadian market and Bovada.lv in the US. The later has gained a significant search presence since its inception.
- Alejandro Botticelli, Gambling911.com
