We just need the next TV news report to be read by a slightly drunken Scot pronouncing his name Meecon, and the legend is complete.
We just need the next TV news report to be read by a slightly drunken Scot pronouncing his name Meecon, and the legend is complete.
Channel 13 Action News T.V. Video
Complaint filed against man suspected of running illegal gaming site
http://www.scrippsmedia.com/ktnv/new...301632721.html
Who's going to Antigua to get Micon?Quote:
By Jessica Lovell. CREATED Apr 28, 2015
Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- The state attorney general's office has filed a formal complaint against a local man who they suspect of running an illegal gaming site.
It's the first criminal investigation of its kind in Nevada.
Police and the Nevada Gaming Control Board are working together to find 36-year-old Bryan Micon. Officials said he operated an illegal gaming site.
They said he quickly fled the country, and now they want to send the message that this kind of crime won't be tolerated in Nevada.
Attorney General Adam Laxalt, along with the Nevada Gaming Control Board, officially filed a criminal complaint against Micon.
"The complaint states that Micon's website was never licensed in the State of Nevada," said Laxalt.
The website, known as Seals with Clubs, is now shutdown, only a message to players to withdrawal funds immediately remains.
Micon fled the Las Vegas area and investigators think he is in Antigua, but aren't for sure he is still there.
"Now with technology, someone can put a server anywhere and start operating a very lucrative website, so this is why this is monumental," said Dr. Tony Alamo with the Nevada Gaming Commission.
Mainly because the Nevada Gaming Commission said people usually follow state gaming laws.
"It is definitely not an easy process. It's expensive, requires intense investigation and that's what's made Nevada the gold standard. We protect the integrity of gaming," said Alamo.
To date, there has never been a case of its kind in the state, prosecuting an illegal gaming website using Bitcoin as money, and investigators plan to prosecute to the fullest extent of Nevada law.
"It sends a message. You will become licensed if you want to participate in gaming in this state. You will be licensed and you will be under the control of the Nevada Gaming Commission Board," Alamo said.
If you have information about Micon's whereabouts, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.
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Eugene Todd [bro] donating $180 to the Micon legal defense fund
They have a hotline to call in tips if you have information about the whereabouts of Bryan Micon. Perhaps we can start a gofundme to offer a reward for the successful capture of Mr. Micon
The real value of these folks is their relationships and long time experience with the Nevada criminal justice system. I can easily see them portraying Micon as a young, mixed up kid with a baby and family and no priors who just made a bad mistake and maybe get him lots of community service, probation and minimal incarceration. I realize this is a new NV statute and a case of first impression, but realistically how many future knucklehead offenders are there going to be in Nevada violating this law re: deterrence. That's assuming that Micon comes to his senses and cooperates and does a mea culpa.Quote:
Originally Posted by FPS_Russia
On the other hand, if Micon maintains his grand (dis)illusions of using his "wealth" to put up a Paul Phua defense and fight the man and tyrannical injustice, most of which will undoubtedly will fail, he's looking at thousands of dollars in legal fees (not the $3,000 he's got on gofund) and a long period of spreading his badugi and badaci in the NV prison system. Might be better off with an insanity/mental illness defense in all honesty.
Any chance the Micon family (parents, siblings, etc) talk some sense into him?
The 2+2 thread is the worst ever.
It's like 15 pages of arguing about extradition laws.
Because like most forums/online poker forums these days, they are so infiltrated with agents and law enforcement that its no surprise they turn into that kind of debauchery.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Druff
Just lol how so heavily littered with shills and the law 2+2/forums are, makes me wonder even about this site...
in before shut up garrett
:what
Funny.
I guess anyone can put any name.
I would love to have seen the look on his face when that showed up.
Interesting.Quote:
UPDATE #1 1 DAY AGO
I want to personally thank everyone for the outpouring of support we have felt from so many donations. Every time we receive a new donation, it shows us that +1 humans care about our well being, and that is giving us much needed emotional support in addition to the much needed financial. I now have legal representation in both Antigua and Nevada. My family & I will be exploring all possible options.
Why would he hire Antiguan lawyers?
I am guessing that he is going to use them to attempt to fight any extradition attempt. This means he's probably not coming back, at least if my assumption here is correct.
I've had some luck with writing people strongly worded ultimatums, maybe that would work...Quote:
Originally Posted by TheXFactor
:yesQuote:
Originally Posted by PLOL
:what
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-mBUA-uUDM&hd=1
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Originally Posted by Dan Druff
More fakes come out now obv for the min bet.
Them donations
Fuckinghell Haha
Trolling at its very finest there boys.
Great stuff
I wish I had known the min bet was $5. I didn't count on it going through for $25, figured the cc charge would get rejected.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeerAndPoker
:to
Micon changed them all to anonymous
Was a private joke between Micon and the crew from PFA anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by simpdog
So safe to assume the joke has been successfully delivered.
This shouldn't be allowed.Quote:
Originally Posted by simpdog
You would think that he would have bigger concerns on his mind
I think he may have deleted the comment I made on the reddit page, where I posted the skype post to buy Lock Poker, right where people were trying to say he was just a spokesman and doesnt have money.
Not sure who did the Drexel/Justin Smith ones, but you can make your name public again.
Check the email you got from gofund me, and click this link I bolded here.
You gave publicly. To make your donation anonymous please click here
Todd is back up
Because you want an Antiguan lawyer _before_ you end up in Antiguan prison waiting extradition, not after.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Druff
Thanks. Done ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by simpdog
That's only what squares and rubes do.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonatineBecause you want an Antiguan lawyer _before_ you end up in Antiguan prison waiting extradition, not after.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan Druff
Lol what a fucking fiasco.
Micon is only a legend if he ends up not taking a plea deal and being found not guilty, otherwise he's some n-word paying a fine, or doing time.
Possibly the only defense has got going is "Hey look at these 2013 youtube clips, clearly I thought I was dying of cancer, praise the lord I got better".
How long before Micon's lawyer tells him to fuck off and withdraws from the case? Micon's approach is not good for the case. He wants no time, otherwise he isn't coming back. Lawyer's will not make that sort of promise.
If I may "play the fool" for old times sake at least. Bitcoins; re legal tender and the U.S. Government, Nevada State Law or the all important Nevada Gaming Commission.
Are Bitcoins mentioned in any existing statute, state or federal?
Assuming not, wouldn't a top notch law firm focus on this aspect when representing a client such as the Icon?
Theoretically, if we are playing for Bitcoins, which are not recognized as legal tender, at least not in the U.S, whose to say what laws have been broken?........................... What?
:hof
Someone has to do Mason or David.
Could you imagine: Micon doing a little shopping, then sees this picture on the cover of the local paper.
$5
Martin Carrico
2 hours ago
I'm not a wealthy man, Micon, but i know what it's like to flee the country from injustice. Please enjoy two Coors Light tall boys on me.
:lol2
Limitless, I am sure you know the answer and wanted to get that argument put away....anyway, here is my thinking:Quote:
Originally Posted by limitles
no, Micon's law firm will not likely use that defense....here is why: Bitcoins are property with a market value, albeit a value that is not fixed nor readily determined by an ordinary person--however, persons knowing about bitcoins can establish a reasonably accurate value in dollars...the Federal income tax laws, and as Druff explained earlier, the gaming laws of Nevada, define income as creating value and gaming as placing something of value at risk: legal tender is not required to be part of a transaction that creates taxable income or wager subject to Nevada gaming regulations.
thanks for bringing this aspect of the controversy to the attention of the forum
More like his Fantasy Football shoulder bumping buddy Eric Lindgren. LOL would be HOF...Quote:
Originally Posted by simpdog
Some real comedy happening people. My oh my, just think of another "contributor" and you"ll get a HOF from the likes of MF, (can't be bothered with full name) or another post from someone who laughs at their own "jokes".
These types kill this site.
Thanks Mr. Hershowitz, if you're serious and consider that thinking to be rock solid indefensible.Quote:
Originally Posted by GrenadaRogerLimitless, I am sure you know the answer and wanted to get that argument put away....anyway, here is my thinking:Quote:
Originally Posted by limitles
no, Micon's law firm will not likely use that defense....here is why: Bitcoins are property with a market value, albeit a value that is not fixed nor readily determined by an ordinary person--however, persons knowing about bitcoins can establish a reasonably accurate value in dollars...the Federal income tax laws, and as Druff explained earlier, the gaming laws of Nevada, define income as creating value and gaming as placing something of value at risk: legal tender is not required to be part of a transaction that creates taxable income or wager subject to Nevada gaming regulations.
thanks for bringing this aspect of the controversy to the attention of the forum
Name is limitles, no capital, one s in case you hadn't noticed
wrong thread....
Think of what legal tender means. All it does is denote what must legally be acceptable to pay a debt. That means personal checks aren't necessarily legal tender. Credit cards sure aren't, and probably in most (all?) states, every single non-US currency would be considered non-legal tender. It doesn't make something valueless, it just means it ain't the recognized currency the government prefers/demands. So, you could set up a cash game using Euros and claim it not to be legal tender. You would be correct. You would also be laughed at and shut down, of course, but that's what micon is finding out, isn't he?Quote:
Originally Posted by limitlesThanks Mr. Hershowitz, if you're serious and consider that thinking to be rock solid indefensible.Quote:
Originally Posted by GrenadaRoger
Name is limitles, no capital, one s in case you hadn't noticed
The phrase "legal tender" has almost nothing to do with anything anymore.
Also, not legal tender ≠ illegal.
Read the fucking statute!!!!
Literally again with the same arguments about Bitcoin being legal tender or not, it does not matter.
You may be correct but I'm guessing the lawyers hired took a lot into consideration before they agreed to represent Micon. Precedence is relied on heavily in most courts and there is not much of that in this instance.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crowe DiddlyThink of what legal tender means. All it does is denote what must legally be acceptable to pay a debt. That means personal checks aren't necessarily legal tender. Credit cards sure aren't, and probably in most (all?) states, every single non-US currency would be considered non-legal tender. It doesn't make something valueless, it just means it ain't the recognized currency the government prefers/demands. So, you could set up a cash game using Euros and claim it not to be legal tender. You would be correct. You would also be laughed at and shut down, of course, but that's what micon is finding out, isn't he?Quote:
Originally Posted by limitles
The phrase "legal tender" has almost nothing to do with anything anymore.
Also, not legal tender ≠ illegal.
What bothers me most is the peanut gallery jumping onside the "oh so pure" Nevada State Gaming Commission et al, vs. someone "known to them" and in no way, as far as I'm concerned, a criminal.