Arrest Warrant Issued Against Online Poker Player Using Bitcoin

The state of Nevada issued an arrest warrant against online poker player Bryan Micon for using bitcoin in his unlicensed gambling site. The Seals with Clubs online poker site is fueled by the cryptocurrency and was shut down a few weeks ago, following action from Nevada Attorney General’s Office.
State gaming regulators issued the warrant in Las Vegas Justice Court earlier this week on one count of operating an unlicensed interactive gaming system. This carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
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Back in February, Micon detailed the raid of his Las Vegas home by agents who seized all his electronics. ‘A bunch of guys with guns broke down my door, put me in handcuffs, serving a warrant from the Nevada gaming commission,’ he shared in a YouTube video.

This post was published at NewsBTC on Apr 29, 2015.