DOJ Demands $42 Million From Full Tilt Poker Ring Leader Howard Lederer

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The Department of Justice filed an amended civil complaint against four Full Tilt Poker executives including Howard Lederer, seeking more than $100 million total.  Lederer is being told to fork over approximately $42 million. 

The US Government is seeking the following: 

The government is seeking the following judgments:

Raymond Bitar – $40.8 million

Howard Lederer – $42.5 million

Christopher Ferguson – $42 million
Rafael Furst – $11.7 million

In its amended complaint filed on Monday, the DOJ contends that almost $444m was distributed to the 23 owners of Full Tilt Poker while it allegedly defrauded customers.

The DOJ cites a violation of the Travel Act as reason for seizing assets. 

“There is probable cause to believe that the Defendant Properties constitute, or are traceable to, property used in illegal gambling businesses.”

- Ace King, Gambling911.com

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