It could be a publicity stunt, but it's unusual not to see it on Gambling911.
BP, nationality is not a defense in the US.
The US could put a criminal complaint together in a day or so but it is unlikely, although they may be working on one.
The CR authorities could have read the article and felt they were not getting enough of a cut.
Three things to think about IF police are really at his house and this is real.
One, does he keep drugs in the house? That never goes over to big, especially if he keeps a supply for parties like some people keep booze on hand. They love to find stuff like that, it makes for an easy case.
Two, if he is prolonged custody, will Bodog's house of cards fall apart? Were they more hype than substance? How deep was the marketing budget into customer funds?
Three, will he fight or will he roll? Will he fight in CR court? Would he fight an extradition to the US? Would he fight deportation to Canada? Would he fight gambling charges in the US or plead guilty?