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US Authorities Raid Poker Companies' Offices in Costa Rica
In a significant development, US authorities conducted raids on the offices of major poker companies in Costa Rica. The offices of PokerStars, Ultimate Bet, and Absolute Poker were targeted, leading to the temporary displacement of employees. Police raided offices of PokerStars, Ultimate Bet, and Absolute Poker in Costa Rica.
Steve, a PokerStars manager, confirmed that 200 employees were sent home during the raid. He assured that PokerStars continues to operate normally and that employees would return to their workplaces shortly. The raid on PokerStars' office lasted no more than two hours, and the main office of PokerStars, located on the Isle of Man, was not affected.
Police also visited the home of Scott Tom, one of the owners of Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet, but found no one there. Tom had recently left the country, leaving the authorities unable to locate him.
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