They have no intention of dropping US affiliates as far as I know. They are just dropping our player market. We are all invited (as has been the case for the last year) to gear up to promote in Europe and Asia and the programs are working on support materials for those that are going to pursue those markets.
My main concern is those are MUCH smaller markets. Players are resistant and player values are typically much lower. Based on that I would say the ability to earn a living wage in those markets will be far less then its been up to know. My numbers are abysmal for the casinos that dropped my US players for example:
Casino Blasters prior to exiting US average monthly commissions $16K after the pull out I dropped to around $700 per month. (Ouch, there goes vacations and cruises)
Casino Partners prior to exiting US average monthly commissions $4K. After the pull out less then $100
Wagershare (This one broke my heart and back too) prior to exiting US average monthly commissions $14K – $19K. After the pull out I have not made over $50 per month!!!
I expect most people who had spent years building up a large base of US players under the Microgaming Brand to suffer a similar fate.