I'm not so sure. There have been offshore gambling sites (sports, poker etc...) that have been shut down before with the cooperation of local authorities, although not always easily. They may see revenue for local industry as a nice plus, but not so nice as to risk the ire of the U.S. govt.
In the end, your allies offshore may only be as loyal as the force they're willing to ignore. And your friends may only be as trustworthy as the information you choose to share with them.
In the end, your allies offshore may only be as loyal as the force they're willing to ignore. And your friends may only be as trustworthy as the information you choose to share with them.
Edit: Link to that poker takedown news http://www.covers.com/articles/articles.aspx?theArt=234980