I guess this is the right thread for this. I just got this email from the folks at Focalclick (Sands of the Carribbean more accurately since I am a player there).
XXXX,
I’m not sure if you’re aware of the recent developments in US online gaming industry. In short, the US government has passed a law that would prohibit banks, credit card companies, and other financial institutions from processing gambling funds. This controversial act was attached to a popular and completely unrelated bill regarding Port Security (HR 4954) early Saturday morning.
In this way, the act was passed because representatives were more concerned with the major bill being made law and knew only in the final minutes of the attachment.It does not make it illegal for US citizens to play online, however drastically affects your ability to enjoy your favorite poker and casino games by making it difficult to send and receive your deposits and winnings.
In light of these events, our software and ECash provider for The Sands of the Caribbean: CryptoLogic and ECashDirect, have recently made the decision to no longer service US registered accounts.
Consequently, all accounts with US based addresses will no longer be able to play in the casino or poker room as of 12PM EST today October 3rd.
Your account will however be available for you to log into and request a withdrawal of your available balance.
All other accounts with non US based addresses will remain unaffected.
Currently it is unclear as to the longer term ramifications of these events at CryptoLogic and should the position change, we will notify you.
Our sister casino 49er Casino (http://www.49ercasino.com) uses a different provider, Real Time Gaming (RTG), has indicated their commitment to continue before.
Persons from all geographical areas are still able to register new accounts, collect the 100% new player and other bonuses, and continue to enjoy their favorite casino games. The preferred deposit method is with NETeller however other methods are available.
Thanks for your time.
Regards
Customer Service Team
The Sands of the Caribbean
http://www.carsands.comPS: We continue to maintain that it is your individual right to be allowed to play online responsibly in another form you see fit. We therefore invite you to contact your Congressman (or woman) to express your dismay as to not only the bill itself, but as to the underhanded way in which it was passed.
CBW