| Blue Moon Takes on Bodog Online Casino Group | | 24 Apr 2006 | According to online gaming publication “Professional Poker”, Blue Moon Entertainment has recently made claims alleging the format of online casino company Bodog’s new reality poker show closely resembles its own show for online casino poker fans known as “Poker Showdown.” The Los Angeles based reality TV firm has backed up its claim by lodging a case with the Superior Court and has sought to impose an injunction on the online casino firm’s show to prevent it from being aired.
The first episode of Bodog's show, which is hosted by the online casino firm’s colorful chief executive Calvin Ayre, will first appear on Fox Sports TV this week. BlueMoon attempted to prevent the show from screening but were unsuccessful when a judge failed to grant the production company an injunction. However, while some believe the conflict results purely from the similarities between the two shows, others say it more accurately stems from a soured business relationship. Blue Moon claims laid out in their litigation against the online casino firm refer to its significant work-related input claimed to have taken place between the months of May and August 2005. Blue Moon is seeking damages from the online casino firm for breach of contract, breach of confidence and misappropriation of ideas.
A Bodog spokesperson has responded that the online casino operator has hired legal counsel and intends to file defense and counterclaims. However, he also indicated that Bodog would prefer to settle the dispute without resorting to legal action. The online casino firm’s new show “Wild Card Poker” is a six-episode reality series featuring a $500 000 poker tournament. Set in Costa Rica, it also gives gaming fans an intimate insight into the glamorous lifestyle and activities of Bodog's billionaire founder, Calvin Ayre.
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