Several places closed US accounts.
The first was BOSPoker after there owner was arrested while traveling to the US.
This was followed by Euro Bet closing US accounts
A few smaller Tribeca Rooms followed suit as court papers were filed and the Department of justice is seeking criminal action against there operatives.
The next site was Poker Champs.
I believe these sites are just chickens - But quite a few of them had US ties which are why they did this in order to avoid risk.
Most of the accounts closed had a sports book attached to them and were in violation of the Wire Act for taking bets over the phone.
Why Poker Champs closed US accounts? No clue accept that they are now owned by a company who for a long time did not due business in the US, it could be that they are just catching up with things.
I’m going to pull out a few letters and post more on this subject soon. I don’t think anyone has much to worry about yet. Things are actually looking a lot better towards this bill not passing for 18+ months if it ever does.
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