Microsoft, Google, & Yahoo! Pay Millions to U.S.

Microsoft, Google and Yahoo have entered into settlements with the US to resolve claims that they promoted illegal gambling. The total amount of the three settlements is $31.5 million.

Microsoft’s settlement, totalling $21 million, consists of $4.5 million to the US and a $7.5 million to the ICMEC

The Google Settlement of $3 million, was for on-line gambling advertisements between 1997 and December 2007.

Yahoo agrees to $4.5 million worth of online ads (Valued at $1.5 million per year) for a public service advertising campaign. To begin in Jan 2008 it will be designed to inform and educate users that use online or telephone sports book making in the United States may be subject to arrest and prosecution.

Tags: Microsoft, Google, Yahoo, ICMEC