I guess this sort of thing will always bring out the best in all of us who are conspiracy theorists but I assure you MGS will not have made this decision without significant legal council and the best at that.
It is also a massive commercial decision.
For those that think they are trying to do this to list on the LSE and or screw affiliates? I think that is very far from the truth.
Let’s hope they can continue to service loyal players. That’s a lot better than nothing.