Golden Star Network?

[Professor]

One of our posters is reporting that a player was told Golden Star Network is no longer accepting US players. (Golden Riviera, River Nile, Slots Royale, Miami Paradise)

Has anyone else heard anything?

http://www.casinoaffiliateprograms.c...ng.18423.html?

[REOdeathwagon]

There is a post on 2+2 about Golden Riv. withdrawals.

I confirmed with a Golden Riveria Poker rep today that they have no methods of cashout due to the restrictions placed by us. They said my money will remain in the account until something breaks loose in which i will have to try to process the withdrawl again.
just fyi...
dont deposit any dough into GRP

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[Professor]

Its confirmed

Here is a Live Chat conversation I just had at Slots Royale

Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Tammy'
Tammy: Welcome to the Casino Support Desk. How can I help you?
Louis: Hello Tammy, I am interested in playing but I wanted to check first if people in Florida can play. I know some US states cant.
Louis: Hello Tammy?
Tammy: Unfortunately we no longer accept players residing in the US
Louis: Oh darn! It didnt say anything on the site, but I figured I better check first rather then download all the software.
Louis: Thanks anyway
Tammy: You are welcome

[winbig]

Its confirmed

Here is a Live Chat conversation I just had at Slots Royale

Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Tammy'
Tammy: Welcome to the Casino Support Desk. How can I help you?
Louis: Hello Tammy, I am interested in playing but I wanted to check first if people in Florida can play. I know some US states cant.
Louis: Hello Tammy?
Tammy: Unfortunately we no longer accept players residing in the US
Louis: Oh darn! It didnt say anything on the site, but I figured I better check first rather then download all the software.
Louis: Thanks anyway
Tammy: You are welcome

Thanks for the update.

I just love how casinos make such drastic policy changes before taking 5 minutes out of their busy days to change to update their website. Hype is another example. They STILL do not have updated Neteller information that was made public on Jan 17th.

[jetset]

Thanks for the update.

I just love how casinos make such drastic policy changes before taking 5 minutes out of their busy days to change to update their website. Hype is another example. They STILL do not have updated Neteller information that was made public on Jan 17th.

I agree - this indicates sloppy management.

[Professor]

The managing director posted confirmation today and apologized for the delay in communicating this change to affiliates and players.

As predicted, it's getting harder and harder to find reputable casinos to promote stateside. This is a real shame as I believe workable payment solutions are coming soon and its a huge market to just abandon.

Now I could understand Sportsbooks exiting the states as the laws are fairly clear on their status, but there really isnt justification for this stampede for the doors by Casinos. To my knowledge the only persons arrested up to this point were ALL related to Sportsbetting. Even Neteller was grabbed for funding Sports Bets. I cant see surrender without at least a fight. Why slink away into the night and drop the majority of your business when NO ONE has been arrested or indicted or even tested the law in court? Seems foolish to me.

[Casinomeister]

Seems like I'm the last to know

No announcement - no nothin'.

At least VPL warned everyone as things began to spiral downward. I'm looking through my emails and no one said diddly squat to me.

They have a casino rep here that is no longer working for their company - my fault for not checking this out earlier. This question should have been answered in a matter of a couple of hours.

I'm suspending their listing in Casinomeister's Accred section until this is sorted.

[Professor]

Their previous affiliate manager Kate is no longer with them. Kerryn has assumed that position and is supposed to be posting an introduction later today at CAP.

Yes, no one received word and it was a major shock to me.

[jetset]

GOLDEN STAR GROUP WITHDRAWS FROM U.S. MARKET

Within days of the VPL pull-out, another Microgaming powered group turns its back on U.S. players

Affiliates and players were this week reporting that the Golden Star online gambling group, comprising Golden Riviera, River Nile, Slots Royale and Miami Paradise online casinos has advised players that it is leaving the US online gambling scene.

The move follows a similar decision recently by Vegas Partners Lounge, with which Golden Star has been associated, to withdraw.

Because there was no official notification on the websites, affiliates and players contacted the group's Support Centre where the withdrawal was confirmed.

Presumably email and website notifications are on the way.

[Casinomeister]

Their previous affiliate manager Kate is no longer with them. Kerryn has assumed that position and is supposed to be posting an introduction later today at CAP.

Yes, no one received word and it was a major shock to me.

Actually, I expect most MGS casinos to discontinue US play within a few weeks. That's my crystal ball working So it's not much of a surprise to me.

I'm just a little peeved on how this was handled. Good PR can go a hell of a long way - especially when one is dealing with a bunch of scared and pissed off players.