Three family members of Potomac were accused of running an illegal gambling operation last week.

Herbert David Meyers, 60, was charged by a federal court for conspiracy to run an illegal gambling operation, running an illegal gambling operation and money laundering. His brother in law, Robert Levine, 69, and Levines son, Steven Levine, 45, were also charged.

According to the prosecution, the three used to operate an illegal sports book since March 2001, until they were caught in January 2004. The maximum penalty for the illegal gambling allegations is five years in prison and a fine of 250,000 dollars. For money laundering, the family members might face up to 20 years in prison and a 500,000 dollars fine.

Another family member, Howard Meyers, Herbert David Meyers brother was accused last month for conspiracy to run an illegal gambling operation, running an illegal gambling operation and conspiracy to commit money laundering.