“Due to the uncertain legal environment in the United States, we have decided to discontinue accepting U.S. players for all properties on the Grand Virtual platform. As you know, the strength of the Grand Virtual properties has always been pioneering new language versions and focusing on excellent service for our European, Asian and Latin American players. We believe this step will enable both of us to concentrate even more on these important customers.
As of July 24, we will no longer accept new U.S. players. They will neither be able to deposit nor play for real money. Any existing players you have recruited from the U.S. will be allowed to continue playing on their account for as long as they wish, and you will earn your commissions on their revenue for their lifetime with us.”
However, U.S. players are already being denied, despite the fact that the email says July 24.
I know thats what they said. That is what has me upset with them. It’s not what caused this particular company to do this.
Maybe they are owned or operate in the United States?
This is a very good point. It may not have motivated this particular company but may very well have motivated the others.
Playtech is safe in any case. There is definitely no law against writing software.
The law is stalled in the senate as always, no news here.
A man got arrested for tax evasion and taking sports bets over the telephone, no news there, that’s been the law for decades and we all know it.
What is happening here is people getting the heebie jeebies, and that is exactly what is intended.
It’s called the “chilling effect”.
They appear to be using the method very well.
It is commonly resorted to when a real law cannot be passed.