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State police arrest owner of illegal gambling Web site
Amanda McElfresh
Louisiana State Police troopers have arrested three Seattle men for allegedly operating an illegal gambling Web site.
The Web site, betcha.com, was allegedly owned and operated by Nicholas Jenkins, 38, state police said in a news release. The site allowed people to place bets electronically, which is illegal in Louisiana. The Web site also charged fees for people to place bets, depending on how much money was being wagered.
Bets were being accepted from people in Louisiana as well as other states, police said.
Jenkins was arrested after troopers conducted a month-long investigation with the assistance of the Washington State Gambling Commission. Also arrested were Peter Abrahamsen, 25, the site’s system administrator and Josie Imlay, 24, the site’s head technician.
All three are being held in Seattle while they await an extradition hearing to be brought back to Louisiana, where they are scheduled to stand trial for violating Louisiana law. If convicted, they could face up to five years in prison and fines of up to $20,000.
State police expect more arrests in the case.
Originally published August 17, 2007
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