According to a comment made by a court clerk to the gambling information portal 911, Friday's court appearance of the two Neteller founders Stephen Lawrence and John LeFebvre will be to obtain a third extension for the government.

Lawyers for the two Canadians, who are out on massive bail following their arrests in the USA in January are unlikely to be impressed if the government seeks yet another extension, and any exchanges will be in the public eye as a significant media presence is expected to gather at the courthouse.