kevin2536 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I emailed bodog bc I play poker and use their sportsbook. I asked if they would be closing my account. I also asked about other depositing options. Here is the message I recieved from them:Thank you for your question. We are aware of the recent Internet gambling legislation passed by the U.S. This bill still has to be passed by the executive branch of government before it is enacted into law. Regardless of the outcome this time, the online gambling industry will continue to flourish and Bodog.com will remain at the front and center of this digital entertainment industry for years to come.If and once this is passed into law, there will be a 9 month grace period before it is enforced. During this time we will be looking into other options for our US clients to be able to fund there account.You should take comfort in knowing that Bodog.com is well situated to adapt to any change in the legislative environment. Bodog.com considers online gambling to be legal under international law and complies with the laws within all of its jurisdictions where it carries out its operations. We would encourage you to consult a legal expert to ensure that you are properly informed about local, state and federal laws with respect to online gambling. You may care to know that Bodog.com has been in business for more than 10 years and was the first online gambling operation licensed in Costa Rica. Bodog.com is now also licensed in Kahnawake and by the government of the United Kingdom.Bodog.com is committed to openness and transparency, and we thank you for taking the time to write to us. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.Our highest priority is to offer you a safe and enjoyable wagering environment. If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,Customer Service Link to post Share on other sites
JMoney2681 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Well that is some definite good news, nice to know. Link to post Share on other sites
Pupsta 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 If and once this is passed into law, there will be a 9 month grace period before it is enforced. During this time we will be looking into other options for our US clients to be able to fund there account.holy crap i didn't know dna worked for bodog customer support! Link to post Share on other sites
scottyno 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 there is no chance in the world that Calvin Ayre would ever shut out US players from bodog. Link to post Share on other sites
Zeatrix 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Well they are taking the road Party should have taken... Link to post Share on other sites
the shank 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 omg who cares. of course we will still be able to play online but the fact that anti-poker legislation has passed congress is unacceptable. thats the real crime here. ok, seriously someone needs to....kill bill frist. there i said it. Link to post Share on other sites
erac22 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 God bless bodog Link to post Share on other sites
Shizzmoney 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Calvin Ayre: Hey Frist! The World Is Mine! Biatch! Link to post Share on other sites
dna4ever 2 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 holy crap i didn't know dna worked for bodog customer support!hardy harr harr Link to post Share on other sites
DonkSlayer 1 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Seriously. Canadian banks will start offerring us easy-setup accounts, we can buy phone cards, etc. It'll be really easy to get around this. Link to post Share on other sites
AK33 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Time to get to work at Bodog. Link to post Share on other sites
kkcountry 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Seriously. Canadian banks will start offerring us easy-setup accounts, we can buy phone cards, etc. It'll be really easy to get around this.yeah, but the FISH (who we make our living off of!) will never do that! Link to post Share on other sites
Stylin_Fish 0 Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I emailed bodog bc I play poker and use their sportsbook. I asked if they would be closing my account. I also asked about other depositing options. Here is the message I recieved from them:Thank you for your question. We are aware of the recent Internet gambling legislation passed by the U.S. This bill still has to be passed by the executive branch of government before it is enacted into law. Regardless of the outcome this time, the online gambling industry will continue to flourish and Bodog.com will remain at the front and center of this digital entertainment industry for years to come.If and once this is passed into law, there will be a 9 month grace period before it is enforced. During this time we will be looking into other options for our US clients to be able to fund there account.You should take comfort in knowing that Bodog.com is well situated to adapt to any change in the legislative environment. Bodog.com considers online gambling to be legal under international law and complies with the laws within all of its jurisdictions where it carries out its operations. We would encourage you to consult a legal expert to ensure that you are properly informed about local, state and federal laws with respect to online gambling. You may care to know that Bodog.com has been in business for more than 10 years and was the first online gambling operation licensed in Costa Rica. Bodog.com is now also licensed in Kahnawake and by the government of the United Kingdom.Bodog.com is committed to openness and transparency, and we thank you for taking the time to write to us. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at any time.Our highest priority is to offer you a safe and enjoyable wagering environment. If you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.Regards,Customer ServiceI don't care.Just sounds like Bodog tooting their own horn. Link to post Share on other sites
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