E-Commerce Law Briefs: Week of January 7, 2008

U.S. authorities have arrested eight men in connection with a multi-million dollar online sports gambling operation. "Twelve men face charges including conspiracy and illegal gambling in an indictment unsealed on Monday in Manhattan federal court for their role in operating a gambling Web site and call center that serviced U.S.-based sports bookies."

(Link: U.S. arrests 8 in online sports betting operation at washingtonpost.com)

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