Bovada Recently Refuses To Work With U.S Federal Government: Thoughts For U.S Players?

[TomLinnane]

This thread obviously will probably relate to U.S players, because Bovada is one of the biggest in the U.S. As of May 30th, Bovada responded to U.S Feds that they will not work with the governments and legislation with NJ, and surrounding states on legalizing online gambling for those states. For me personally, I found it to be a bold move by Bovada, but bad news for US players. For those who don't know about Bovada, this company has been around for 17+ years when you combine their original name Bodog (which is now only in Canada). I have been apart of both Bodog and Bovada, and I will say that although I enjoyed the site as bodog more, they have done a great job with avoiding government shut downs by a remarkable name change and company change.

 

The issue that I feel poses issues for players, is that you are going to continue to have international fee's on deposits, banks shutting your card off for international transactions, and the dreadful withdrawal times. Keep in mind, larger checks over $1000 have numerous effects on players as many have been bounced. I personally have had a $1,312 check bounced by Bovada, but a $236 withdrawal cleared when it was Bodog. Its kind of scattered in its consistency. Its obviously a stressful time for US players, because the regulations are really unclear on the future and present of online gambling. With more and more charebacks from players to the casino, I can honestly see why checks take so long to be sent out, and sometimes the funds aren't there to cover it. So my main question to all of you, is why are they refusing to actually work with the US in legalization? This is my theory.

 

I believe that because the Feds had an unsuccessful attempt to take down Bodog years ago, Bovada truthfully wants nothing to do with US jurisdiction until it is 100% legalized throughout the country. From Bovada's standpoint, its a smart move, because with or without those legalized states, they are still a power house that is in full operation without the support of the US. They are most likely protecting their company, to ensure that they honestly don't get screwed by the Feds with future issues that may arise with online gambling. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this guys, and whether or not this should worry you, or have no affect to US players.

[ValDes]

Thanks for sharing with us, mate. Much appreciated.

 

Must admit, I'm still still concerned about the US online gambling market and its legislation over the years and its lately development, to be more precise. Don't know for you, but I just have that odd feeling that the revolution which many industry people were expecting to happen with the state on New Jersey becoming the first one who accept online casinos, seems like a 'causa perduta'.

[yapro]

If only USA gamblers can back to MG and netent imagine how better things can go, better bonuses for all, promotions But we have to deal with USA government

[Luciana]

Didn't realise you're from the US, yapro

[cocopop3011]

Didn't realise you're from the US, yapro

Ooooh...neither did I!

[ValDes]

Ooooh...neither did I!

 

But he is not from US?! What makes you say that?

[cocopop3011]

But he is not from US?! What makes you say that?

Because he said "We have to deal with US government"

[ValDes]

Because he said "We have to deal with US government"

 

Perhaps yapro is considering himself as a 'citizen of the world'.  

[Luciana]

YaPro is still not back from his slot adventures?

[ValDes]

YaPro is still not back from his slot adventures?

 

You mean he is still not back from the slots adventures he never started?

 

Yeah, suppose so, he wrote 202 reviews last month and I doubt we will see him soon, at least not before the money ends.

[Luciana]

Hahaha, don't be so sure, he's back, haaaaa!

[ValDes]

Hahaha, don't be so sure, he's back, haaaaa!

 

Yes, for a day or two, before hitting the road again...