1998News

Off-shore gambler pleads guilty

A United Press International news wire reports that a New Jersey man pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling business located in the DR that took bets on sporting events over the Internet and on the phone. U.S. prosecutors took Lawrence Stofan to court for his Global Sports Network charging him with federal gambling. He could face 5 years in prison and a fine of at least $250,000 when sentenced on October 26.