In late February, Absolute Poker founder Scott Tom returned to the United States to face charges from the Department of Justice's Black Friday investigation six years ago.
The charges included conspiracy to violate the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, violation of the UIGEA and operation of illegal gambling business with each individual charge carrying potential penalties of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Tom left his home in Costa Rica in 2011, which does have an extradition treaty with the United States for Antigua, which does not have such a treaty in place.