Interpoker shuts it down for US players.

[JackT]

"ANNOUNCEMENT FOR US PLAYERS:

Dear player:

Due to the imminent passing of the Federal Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act on September 30th 2006, we are no longer accepting wagers from residents of 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 world’s 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
Casino Manager"

 

[JackT]

Betfred too

"Dear XXXX

The account information that you have registered with Betfred lists you as residing
in the United States of America.

Please be advised that, following the recent legislation, Betfred has regretfully
had to take the decision not to accept any business through our website or call
centre from any US citizen.

All Betfred accounts which we believe originate in the USA will be closed with
immediate effect.

If you currently have funds with Betfred, we would be grateful if you would contact
our Accounts department (accounts@betfred.com) to arrange for the balance to be
repaid. Should you have any questions you can also contact our customer service team
on 1-800 780 9364.

On behalf of Betfred, we would like to apologise for this inconvenience and thank
you for your previous custom.

Kind regards

The Betfred Customer Service Team. "

 

[JackT]

It all makes sense now. (not).


Alabama Republican congressman Spencer Bachus was on CNN and had this to say about the new law:

"There have been studies by Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Magill University in Canada, American Psychiatric Association -- all of these say the younger someone starts gambling, the more likelihood that they become a compulsive gambler. Addicted to gambling, just like addicted to drugs. So there is a correlation between drug dealers and gambling sites."