Bodog leaving US

**Diane** · 26th July 2011, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Diane

Isn't Calvin Ayre the guy that got arrested a few years back entering the USA because of his gambling affiliation?

Diane

My mistake. Sorry.

Diane

**jstrike** · 27th July 2011, 02:17 AM

Smart move by Bodog. Calvin Ayre is my goddamned hero. Tell 'im, Becky =)

**spiderman** · 28th July 2011, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by BodogBecky

Calvin Ayre has never been arrested nor does he have a criminal record of any sort.

Also, just to clarify, the Bodog brand has decided to focus its growth in other regions outside of the US, especially after receiving a UK license. The MMGG has a vast amount of experience in the US market and wanted to continue to offer its customers the same trusted service, all be it under a new brand.

Essentially, MMGG is rebranding- that's all. The transition will be very smooth for players- just a name change really.

Becky

Will Bodog receive changes across the board or will it be business as usual as if nothing really happened accept a name change and new license? Should USA players be worried?

**BodogBecky** · 28th July 2011, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by spiderman

Will Bodog receive changes across the board or will it be business as usual as if nothing really happened accept a name change and new license? Should USA players be worried?

I'm not sure if I understand your question? The recent announcement that the Bodog Brand will be exiting the US market by end of year means that the Bodog brand name will no longer be licensed out to any gambling companies that service the US market. MMGG (the company that owns and operates the bodog.eu software) will be rebranding everything by Jan 1, 2012 because they are unable to renew their license with Bodog Brand. We're essentially talking about a name change here. The newly branded MMGG site will keep their gaming license in the Kahnawake jurisdiction, same as it is now, and it will be a US player friendly site.

**spiderman** · 28th July 2011, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by BodogBecky

I'm not sure if I understand your question? The recent announcement that the Bodog Brand will be exiting the US market by end of year means that the Bodog brand name will no longer be licensed out to any gambling companies that service the US market. MMGG (the company that owns and operates the bodog.eu software) will be rebranding everything by Jan 1, 2012 because they are unable to renew their license with Bodog Brand. We're essentially talking about a name change here. The newly branded MMGG site will keep their gaming license in the Kahnawake jurisdiction, same as it is now, and it will be a US player friendly site.

Thanks. So the if licensor will no longer be BodogBrand where does Calvin Ayre fall in this picture and you for that matter? No more Bodog Beat or an equivalent thereof?

**jetset** · 31st July 2011, 08:31 AM

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2...-king-of-bling

Calvin Ayre: web gambling's king of bling takes a chance on the regulator.

The founder of international gaming brand Bodog is typically confident that a US legal storm won't affect his firm

"If you're asking what is going on in the United States, it's clear to me that the United States is gearing itself up to enter this industry," he adds, before turning the conversation around.

**Outlier** · 22nd August 2011, 10:10 PM

It seems like Bodog is concentrating on really growing the Asian Market and running a regulated & Licensed business in the UK/EU.

They are building major facilities + ramping up staff in the Philippines for Customer Service, Marketing & their new Live Dealer Casino Studio.

They are a solid Operator with a good reputation amongst their customer base so it will be fun to see them / him [Calvin] take on Asia

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