Endorsed by Gambling911

Software Developer Executives Arrested in Connection with ‘Online Gambling Scheme’

Written by:

Gilbert Horowitz

Published on:

Aug/17/2012

Software Developer Executives Arrested in Connection with ‘Online Gambling Schem

Several executives from a Fort Worth, Texas software development company have been arrested Friday and charged with money laundering, felony gambling and organized criminal activity.

The company, HEST Technologies, claims to develop promotional systems for sweepstakes cafes, Internet cafes and nonprofit organizations.

Authorities allege the company's "sweepstakes" systems constitute illegal gambling devices by claiming to sell a lawful service as a means to induce people into gambling.

The joint investigation was led by the Texas Attorney General's Office, the Anderson County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, and the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.

Among those arrested was Hest President Chris Canard, 44, his wife Shannon Canard, 41, and Robert Houchin Jr., 36.

All three individuals were being detained at the Tarrant County jail with bond for each set at $28,000.

Another executive, Andrea Geist, 53, was released Friday evening on $4,500 bond.

- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com

Gambling News

Before and After The Google March Core Update: 'Best Online Casino Bonuses'

Some affiliate site owners likely wanting to jump off a cliff. So who benefitted and who got crushed? You might be surprised.

DRF Bets Not Really Closing Ahead of Kentucky Derby

DRF Bets assured customers this week that their Iowa-only betting site will be up and running come the Kentucky Derby....but, yes, they did sort of send out a message they were closing too.

Are Self-Exclusions on Sportsbook Apps Leading to Multi Year Casino Bans?

In a shock tweet this week, a gentleman by the name of Kyle Cartwright is claiming that a friend partook in the much touted self-exclusion profess on various sportsbook apps....then this happened....

NY Post: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Betting Line Sees Massive Movement at BetUS

Our long time friend Tim Williams of BetUS was recently interviewed by the New York Post in regard to the big line shift for the widely anticipated July 24 Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson exhibition fight. So what gives?

Possible applications of AI in online casinos

Artificial intelligence (AI) has long since found its way into various industries, where it is permanently changing the way business is conducted. Online casinos in Germany are no exception. The use of AI technologies opens up numerous application possibilities that not only increase efficiency but also improve the gaming experience. This article presents the most fascinating applications of AI in online casinos.