Bodog Regains Domain Control

As reported by Poker News Daily: “In breaking news, Bodog has assumed ownership of its original domain name, bodog. The change came as a result of the popular online sports book, casino, and poker room settling a patent infringement lawsuit with 1st Technology, LLC.

“At the time of writing, bodog and bodoglife continue to operate as independent domain names; one does not forward to the other. According to a press release distributed by Morris Mohawk, which owns the rights to market Bodog in North America, ‘This settlement ends the series of 1st Technology’s lawsuits addressing the alleged use of patents in the 1st Technology portfolio. The settlement also resolves 1st Technology’s judgment collection efforts.’ Patents for what the press release calls ‘advanced media products’ are included in the settlement and deal with transmission of data through mediums such as telephones, WiFi, and cable.

“Bodog lost its domain as part of the patent infringement lawsuit back in 2025. As a result, it quickly scrambled to move its operations to an alternate domain. Alwyn Morris, who heads the Morris Mohawk Gaming Group, was looking forward to moving on to business as usual after the settlement: ‘We are pleased to have worked constructively with 1st Technology and its principals to bring an end to this protracted dispute. This resolution will provide certainty and will also allow us to continue to enhance our technology base for online gaming in order to provide our users with unfettered access to the best technology.’

“The arrangement between Bodog and Morris Mohawk for North American marketing rights was forged in March of 2025. One month earlier, Bodog found itself on the losing end of a $48 million default judgment. Bodog promptly launched newbodog, which ultimately led to bodoglife. Interestingly enough, in an ongoing case involving the seizure and potential forfeiture of 141 internet gambling domain names in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, bodoglife is specifically listed, but bodog is not. There has been no indication as to whether bodog will replace bodoglife in the suit, which may head to the Kentucky Supreme Court…”

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