Microgaming to pull out?

I read a comment elsewhere from someone who apparently applied for a casino licence and was told that existing licencees were permitted to take US players but that new ones weren't. We should know soon as there are two new MG casinos launching as I write.

Yesterdays Observer carried an interview with the ex-mayor of Las Vegas and now Harrahs executive Jan Jones ahead of this weeks Supercasino decision in the UK.

Speaking about what next, Jones suggested Harrahs could well open a European website soon. As the owner of the World Series of Poker brand, Harrahs is also considering the idea of bringing the concept to the UK
 
As far as I remember from the clip this was not presented as fact.

It is a rumor, and it may happen as it may well happen with other softwares. All softwares are discussing how to best manage the situation. All possibilities are considered.

It is best to wait and see what really will happen, no one WANTS to pull out of the US and I am sure all efforts are directed at providing a safe gaming experience with a safe and well managed withdrawal/deposit system.
 
REO, I understand your argument even if I do not agree with it. Journalists and editors have a responsibility to show both sides of the coin where it is possible. Unfortunately there are too many who don't in favour of the quick sensational story or "rumour"

I already agree with you on the journalistic responsibility of the show 100%.
And as far as Microgaming is concerned, they have shown by example that they are not in the habit of leaving players in the lurch and unpaid.

Think Tropika and Goodfellas for starters.

After Pinnacle pulled out of the US market suddenly, in a interview with the 'main man', he stated the reason for no prior warning to US players was "we didn't want people 'taking shots' at us." Sometimes, I feel as if the casinoes may possibly use this logic also, on their US pullouts, more than the poker rooms ? It would seem that it would be easier to 'take shots' at a casino or sportbook, than a card room.

I do not think that any of the Microgaming casinoes will abscond with players funds. And hope that my prior post did not imply that. Because that is not what I meant.

Below is a copy of one of the many emails sent to me by Cryptologic on Oct.3. I was paid by all of them, eventually. Average time for the check to arrive via snail mail, 3 weeks. Same with Net Ent. casinoes. The market closure procedures used by Cryptologic, and Net Ent., benefitted them, not 'our' best interests mutually. If Cryptologic or Net Ent., resumes US operations in the future, I would gamble with both again.

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to me - frorn InterCasino - show details 10/3/06
Dear tony,

Due to the imminent passing of the Federal Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act on September 30 th 2006, we are no longer accepting wagers from residents in the United States. We regret to inform you that from 11am EST on 3rd October, 2006, we will be closing all your gaming accounts.
Your balance, minus any uncleared bonuses, will be refunded to you by check within the next 3 to 4 weeks.
As the worlds oldest and most respected online casino we very much hope in the months to come that the USA will see fit to license and regulate online gaming so that we can once again offer our services to you.

We apologize for any inconvenience and express our sincere thanks for your patronage.

Yours truly,
Ryan Hartley
Manager - InterCasino

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I personally equate Microgamings integrity and reputation equally with both of the aforementioned casino clients. And can only 'assume' Microgaming would follow similar procedures if they are to 'possibly' pullout of the US market.

A 'rumor' that would have allowed me to cashout prior to these sudden US pullouts. Would have saved me a months worry about 'possible' bank roll hit. As well as allowing my $$ to work for me, during the waiting time for the snail mail checks to arrive.

As well as worrying about, possible US government scrutiny, from cashing multiple large checks from Cyprus based banks? [geographically to damn close to the middle east]

Just my personal view as a paranoid American based player.
 

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