Internet gaming group BETonSPORTS said this morning it had removed David Carruthers from his job as chief executive and from its board following his detention in Texas on racketeering charges.
"On July 24th, the contract under which David Carruthers acted as ceo of the Company was terminated," it said in a statement.
"This action was taken as a consequence of Mr Carruthers continued detention by US authorities."
"Clearly, while he remains in the custody of the US government he is unable to perform his duties," it said. "Further, the company has been unable to speak directly with Mr Carruthers."