Tribeca table to shed US players?

[Ian_go]

A source at Tribeca Tables has indicated that they will no longer accept customers from the United States. High profile US facing clients of Tribeca include Doyle’s Room, Golden Palace and Bowmans. Tribeca does have a large European customer base and more

[pokeraddict]

I'll believe this when I see it. Many Tain skins have been vocal about keeping U.S. players and Doyle's Room (and their endless skins) would almost certainly leave Tribeca if the were forced to block U.S. players.

[jetset]

Yes, this does seem a little unlikely having regard to their previous statements on this issue.

I've emailed their European md to asked what the position is.

[pokeraddict]

Kind of surprised to see the GP news in the other forum. I assume this does not affect poker?

[The Watchdog]

If possible, I would like a link to an official statement of this gossip.

Tribeca withdrawing?? mmmm major MAJOR happening in the industry

[Ian_go]

this just in.

After discussions with its attorneys on the foreseen impacts of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Tribeca Tables has announced that it will no longer take US based players.

“We are now initiating this policy and will work closely with our customers to ensure as little harm as possible to their overall business.” Commented Erik Ahlberg, president of Tribeca Tables

European managing director Steve Cook said that “ (it has)taken a considerable amount of time to weigh up all the options and sought a great deal of legal and market advice. Sadly we have no alternative. We have concluded that it is the best way forward for the company.”

Tribeca also said it will now focus on non-US markets; however it would not be taking bets from Israel and Hong Kong players.

[pokeraddict]

I'm still not sold. Someone I know close to Tain says this is not true and one of my contacts on Tribeca says it is not true and support is telling players it is not true. There are a couple of players that have posted they got emails from Doyle's today that their accounts were closed but there were specific states mentioned, Washington and Louisiana. I am not in one of those states and there are no issues on my end. As a matter of fact Doyle's still has the "Business as usual......." pop up.

I think there is more then meets the eye here. Tribeca has nothing on their site and their operators do not agree that this is happening.

[The Watchdog]

this just in.

After discussions with its attorneys on the foreseen impacts of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, Tribeca Tables has announced that it will no longer take US based players.

“We are now initiating this policy and will work closely with our customers to ensure as little harm as possible to their overall business.” Commented Erik Ahlberg, president of Tribeca Tables

European managing director Steve Cook said that “ (it has)taken a considerable amount of time to weigh up all the options and sought a great deal of legal and market advice. Sadly we have no alternative. We have concluded that it is the best way forward for the company.”

Tribeca also said it will now focus on non-US markets; however it would not be taking bets from Israel and Hong Kong players.

Would you please be so kind to provide a link to validate this???

Or is it still pure gossip?...

If possible, from a trust worthy site or source..

[The Watchdog]

Is not an official statement, but it seems a more solid info.

I am not glad this is happening, but there are good things to come.

http://www.casinocitytimes.com/news/...ntentID=162440

[ace4suited]

I had asked support about a week ago on one of the tribecca sites if they were still taking us players and was told they were. I would want something a little bit more offical to make me think changes were a foot, at least before the PSA comes into force.