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More Bad News For Canadians
Now Virgin Games is to discard Canuck
business
Frustrated Canadian online gamblers are trying to figure out exactly
what is illegal about gambling online in their country following
a series of pull-outs by industry companies and tales of US Department
of Justice collaboration with the national Royal Canadian Mounted
Police.
First it was the English Harbour and VIP groups who advised players
they would no longer be taking their action, followed more recently
by e-wallet Neteller. Earlier a Vancouver marketing agency quietly
closed its doors after a friendly visit by the Mounties asking questions
at the request of their US counterparts.
This week it was Virgin Games that announced plans to hit the road
out of the Great White North. The company has advised players that
it is on the way out following "...a review of the legalities
of online gambling within Canada" that does not specify exactly
why the online gambling firm thinks Canadian online gambling is
against the law.
The Virgin communication to players apologises for the bad news
that all Canadian accounts will be suspended with effect from 09h00
EST on April 13 2007 "Due to recent developments in the global
Internet gaming environment and following a review of the legalities
of online gaming within Canada, we have determined that it is inappropriate
for us to continue accepting online wagers from Canada."
The communication goes on to urge the unfortunate Canucks to withdraw
any funds in their Virgin accounts before the deadline, although
if that date is missed withdrawals will still be possible through
the Virgin support centre, although all Canadian accounts will be
locked.
Reminding players of the Neteller withdrawal, the Virgin email
reiterates that the e-wallet will cease processing Canadian
transactions from April 9 2007. "If you use Neteller to transact
with us you will need to withdraw any remaining funds in your account
before the 9th April 2007," the notice concludes.
Virgin Games is licenced in Alderney.
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