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Bodog announced earlier this week that the company has been granted a UK gambling license to actively promote their brand to the UK market. With the switch of Bodog.com to Bodog.eu, it was obvious that the online gaming sites where poising themselves to sever ties with the US market and today those suspicions have been confirmed through the following press release from Calvinayre.com:
"Following recent news that Bodog UK has been granted a gambling license by the UK Gambling Commission, we are pleased to announce further developments to the Bodog brand going forward.
As highlighted last week, Bodog UK's CEO, Patrik Selin believes the trust and credibility that having a UK license brings to the brand will benefit customers and allow him to attract the best talent in the industry to work with him.
However, in order to ensure the brand's expansion is not affected by negative perceptions, both in the UK and elsewhere in emerging markets such as Asia, where Bodog88 is already successful, a decision has been made to withdraw the Bodog brand from the US market at the end of 2011. As a result, the Morris Mohawk Gaming Group's (MMGG) brand licensing agreement will be allowed to expire on 31 December, following which US residents will no longer be able to access bodog.eu or any other Bodog branded website. We understand that MMGG will launch under its own brand in 2012, licenced by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. All Bodog.eu clients' funds will remain safe and they will have the option to switch to a new MMGG brand should they wish but MMGG confirms it's business as usual.
This decision presents a fresh direction for the Bodogbrand.com as it looks to create a new chapter in its history. The move will enable the Bodog brand to continue its growth and expansion and maintain its position as the world's largest gaming brand."
Many US players will sadly miss what has become their online gaming home for the past several years but it is a necessary move in order for Bodog to secure themselves in a fast changing and highly competitive industry.
We here at Casinofan wish Bodog all the best as they dive into the UK gaming market and sever ties with US players.
Source: CalvinAyre.com
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