32 Red official word on the US Poker Situation

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Following the recent passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 in the United States, we regret to inform you that 32Red Plc will no longer be able to offer, in any manner, internet gambling opportunities to our players who are resident in the USA. As a reputable company, in a reputable jurisdiction, 32Red does have to abide by the laws of overseas countries no matter how unrealistic we may believe them to be. We have had great pleasure in providing online casino and poker services to our American players and look forward to the day when legislation is implemented allowing 32Red Plc to once again provide a service to players in the USA.As of 09:30 am BST(04:30 EST, 01:30 PST) on Friday 13th October 2006, your account will be closed. Please contact support@32red.com so that we can arrange payment of any outstanding monies to you.

Kind Regards

32Red Plc

Beerguy note --- kind regards (blindsiding me with no notice)... Are you f'ing kidding me?

32 Red Closes doors to the US?

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As John first reported in my comments section, it seems as if 32 Red, member of the microgaming network, has closed the door to US Players. When I logged in this AM, my account was locked without explaination.

I'm still awaiting official word from 32 red support on this matter. There was not any advance warning to me. There was no advance email, warning, or suggestions. Additionally, nothing on their website or within any press releases I've stumbled upon suggests a ban, though the fact that my account has been froze certainly does suggest such.

More as this story unfolds.

Mike