Microsoft, Google and Yahoo! Fined $32 Million by DOJ
Microsoft, Google and Yahoo! Fined $32 Million today by the DOJ for alleged participation in online gambling operations. Microsoft is reportedly donating its portion to charity.
DOJ press release (excerpts)
St. Louis, MO: Microsoft Corporation, Google, Inc. and Yahoo! have entered into settlements with the U.S. to resolve claims that they promoted illegal gambling, United States Attorney Catherine L. Hanaway announced today. The total amount of the three settlements is $31.5 million in value to the United States.
These settlements involve corporate conduct the Government found in violation of the Federal Wire Wager Act, federal wagering excise tax laws and various states’ statutes and municipal laws prohibiting gambling. Unregulated commercial gambling is illegal throughout the United States.
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