Original sentence: ; CHRISTOPHER FERGUSON, a case alleging unfair business practices and the conduct of illegal Internet gaming.; Pocket Kings Consulting Ltd.; Raymond Bitar; Howard Lederer.Congress passed a harbor security measure, the SAFE Port Act, which included a last-minute amendment known as the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.Gowen's claims were dismissed (many, with prejudice) by the US District Court in Las Vegas on April 27, 2009.In late 2008, Full Tilt was sued in Nevada by Clonie Gowen, prominent poker professional and former Full Tilt endorser.In response to passage of the UIGEA, Party Gaming, owner of Party Poker, left the US market, creating a vacuum largely filled by Pokerstars and Full Tilt Poker.It was reported by the United Kingdom based Financial Times on April 5, 2010 that a federal grand jury in Manhattan was investigating Full Tilt Poker and two of its pros Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson.James Hicks, the plaintiff, is also a Los Angeles lawyer whose firm is representing the plaintiff.Newitt alleges that he was unfairly fired and that his distribution payments were unfairly ceased.No criminal changes have been laid or subpoenas issued in connection with the possible investigation.On April 29, 2009, Full Tilt was sued civilly in Los Angeles, California, by James Hicks in the case of JAMES HICKS v.On September 11, 2009, Full Tilt was sued civilly in Nevada by Jason Newitt in the case of Jason Newitt v.On September 29, 2006, the U.She claimed that during Full Tilt's formative year of 2004, she was offered a 1% ownership in the company in exchange for her promotional efforts.TILTWARE LLC; FullTiltPoker.The case primarily seeks an injunction and no specific monetary damages are requested.The report stated that the investigation is aimed at the possibility of money-laundering violations by Full Tilt Poker.Tiltware; Full Tilt Poker; Pocket Kings Ltd.While the law does not outlaw online gambling, it does make it illegal for financial institutions, such as banks and credit card companies, to transfer funds to online gambling sites.com reported that Ms.com; TILT PROOF INC