Thursday, August 03, 2006

As reported by the Associated Press: "Seven defendants named in a federal
indictment of one of the world's largest online gambling companies,
BetOnSports, pleaded not guilty Monday to federal racketeering and mail and
wire fraud charges. "Neil Kaplan and Lori Kaplan Multz, the brother and
sister of BetOnSports founder Gary Kaplan, were among those pleading not
guilty to a 22-count indictment. "...No one appeared on behalf of the
BetOnSports corporation. "...U.S. District Judge Carol Jackson extended a
temporary restraining order prohibiting BetOnSports from doing business with
U.S. residents until Aug. 14. She said she will decide before then whether
another hearing is necessary..."