August 31, 2007 -- (WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- Online gambling site Bodog.com has lost its domain name when a dispute over the ownership of the domain name bodog.com placed the Web site temporarily out of commission. The site is now up and running at its new address, newbodog.com.
The problem originates from "a $48.6-million default judgment obtained by a Las Vegas company against Bodog in a patent infringement case", as reported by the Vancouver Sun. The newspaper goes on to say "according to Nevada court documents, 1st Technology LLC of Las Vegas obtained a $48.6-million default judgement on June 14 against Bodog Entertainment Group S.A., Bodog.net and Bodog.com."
Although it's not exactly clear why Bodog officials did not respond to the allegations, some speculate it may have something to do with the US Department of Justice's ongoing battle on Internet gambling. A number of high profile arrests of online gambling executives have been made, particularly those from UK-based sites.
Known Bodog registered domains have so far been suspended. The company has temporarily registered New Bodog.com, trademarking the Bodog brand and founder and CEO Calvin Ayre says the company plans to fight the action with determination.
You can view the court documents here:
http://www.majorwager.com/forums/mess-hall/154424-bodog-permanent-injunction-court-papers-read-them-here.html posted by: clevfan | August 31, 2007 04:53PM
