Omni and Sands pull out for (US players)

[JPT III]

Omni and Sands just sent me emails -- no more US accounts, although it sounds like 49er, which uses a different software provider, will stay in business for US players (a typo in the email makes it unclear, but that's my best interpretation).

[KSOT]

All Cryptos are closing out the USA today,

Cash out of Sun poker, Interpoker and Pokerplex while you still can.

[Auren]

Not single casino/pokersite that has closed for USA players has prevented cashouts. They have only stopped deposits/playing.

Stop trying to induce panic.

[Joe Taylor]

Actually, that isn't horrible advice - unless Ecash modifies their setup, there is no way to get to the cashier except through the software. I hope they do modify it, because so far my experience with a sudden lock (Littlewoods) has been quite poor. (Still waiting for that check to arrive.)

If you have any sizeable balance on those sites, it would behoove you to try to get it out while it is still easy. I don't think you'll lose any money, but you might not be able to get it for a few weeks if you don't cash out ASAP.

[Brice]

I tried to do the Sands bonus this morning but they did not credit me with the bonus so I am I kinda of saw this coming.

[ThunderEagle]

VIP Just sent out a notice as well.

[howdydudey]

oh my, the sky is falling

[otter]

A copy of their email:

I'm not sure if you're aware of the recent developments in US online
gaming industry. In short, the US government has passed a law
that would prohibit banks, credit card companies, and other
financial institutions from processing gambling funds. This
controversial act was attached to a popular and completely
unrelated bill regarding Port Security (HR 4954) early Saturday morning.
In this way, the act was passed because representatives were more
concerned with the major bill being made law and knew only in the
final minutes of the attachment.

It does not make it illegal for US citizens to play online, however
drastically affects your ability to enjoy your favorite poker and
casino games by making it difficult to send and receive your
deposits and winnings.

In light of these events, our software and ECash provider for
The Sands of the Caribbean: CryptoLogic and ECashDirect, have
recently made the decision to no longer service US registered accounts.

Consequently, all accounts with US based addresses will no longer
be able to play in the casino or poker room as of 12PM EST today
October 3rd.

Your account will however be available for you to log into and
request a withdrawal of your available balance.

All other accounts with non US based addresses will remain
unaffected.

Currently it is unclear as to the longer term ramifications of
these events at CryptoLogic and should the position change, we
will notify you.

Our sister casino 49er Casino (http://www.49ercasino.com) uses
a different provider, Real Time Gaming (RTG), has indicated their
commitment to continue before.

Persons from all geographical areas are still able to register
new accounts, collect the 100% new player and other bonuses,
and continue to enjoy their favorite casino games. The preferred
deposit method is with NETeller however other methods are available.

Thanks for your time.

[KSOT]

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Not single casino/pokersite that has closed for USA players has prevented cashouts. They have only stopped deposits/playing.

Stop trying to induce panic.

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Nobody is trying to induce panic genius. I'm just trying to help people get their money into neteller before they're forced to wait months for a check. Littlewoods anyone?