Bodog is rebranding at the end of the year

[BeerDog99]

I have not researched this too much but I saw this today.

http://wickedchopspoker.com/bodog-announces-its-out-of-u-s-market/

Cheers.

[El Sol]

seems legit, not surprising.

Sucks, Bodog Poker was a cash cow for me. I guess we only have only five months left to milk it.

[daneblazer]

from two plus two

To clarify today's announcement, while BodogBrand is leaving the US market at the end of the year, the operator, Morris Mohawk Gaming Group will remain servicing the players it has for the last 4+ years. This will be, in essence, a branding change. You will still have the same offerings that are available to you now as MMGG will remain on the Bodog Poker Network. In the end the only anticipated player facing change will be a new name and branding. If you have any further questions Customer Service will be happy to answer them.

This is directed at US players only, for International players you can contact Bodog in your region if you have any questions.

[BeerDog99]

Thanks for the additional details.

Ya, I have not looked into this too much. Just saw it out there and noticed that this had not been posted here yet so I thought I would throw it out there.

Cheers.

[PlatinumBerg]

I was thinking about depositing there too, does this mean that you should withdrawn your money ASAP?

[sinmiedo]

wow....i really feel for the US players and pros that made a good leaving in poker.
o well, we are fortunate to be in canada and still enjoing the possibility to play poker on line ( so far)

[bigdog3580]

IT was a matter of time, this wasnt surprising

[goobretty]

Just let Full Tilt come back already!

[JMUplayer]

Unreal..... wanna bet there will be a HUGE rise in home games and illegal back room stuff now?

[muldoon]

wow....i really feel for the US players and pros that made a good leaving in poker.
o well, we are fortunate to be in canada and still enjoing the possibility to play poker on line ( so far)

Very fortunate. Amazing to witness the disintegration of the US market.

[Shafted69]

Thank goodness I never opened an account there. So fawking glad lolololololol

[agharah1]

Canadian shell corporations, anyone?

[kidk]

Just called bodog and this is correct ...but we will still be able to play just under a different brand name

[eberetta1]

I'm gonna throw up. I am playing Bodog for 150 player points so I can qualify for a monthly $2500 freeroll. Don't want to lose another gravy train. One of the few. Requested a withdrawal on a 3rd site this month. Just can't rely on the system working much longer.

[EmpireMaker]

how long does it take to get payouts from Bodog

[Deep_Rest]

how long does it take to get payouts from Bodog

I recently requested a courier check a few Fridays ago, it came the next Monday (i.e. 0 business days!). Somebody has to sign for the check though so make sure somebody is home! I also live in a big city (Los Angeles) so it make take longer if you live in some backwoods place like Idaho.

[BodogBecky]

I was thinking about depositing there too, does this mean that you should withdrawn your money ASAP?

You can withdraw your money anytime you want to, but its really just a rebrand, nothing else is changing!

Becky

[Blacke]

Gotta love The DOG, they've had more rebrands and domain names than all the rest combined

[sinmiedo]

so bodog is not out just changed

[BeerDog99]

so bodog is not out just changed

Yep, sounds like it.

[Deep_Rest]

Still...its pretty suspicious. I'm glad I cashed out. I'd rather just hit up a brick and mortar joint.

[kidk]

yeah bodog will be called mmm or something like that

[geist]

You can withdraw your money anytime you want to, but its really just a rebrand, nothing else is changing!

Becky

Why not just renew same name after 2011 for familiarity since it really is a ubiquitous presence online. A name change could very well be unrecognizable to new players and that might deter future sign ups.

[goldman40]

hate to see them leave wonder if the new brand will have a sports book also

[grind4moneyz]

They aren't leaving and will continue to accept new US sign ups. Nothing is expected to change from all the information I gathered. US players will still play against everyone on Bodog outside the US. Seems like it may be a way for Bodog to insulate itself a bit from US authorities???????

[BodogBecky]

Why not just renew same name after 2011 for familiarity since it really is a ubiquitous presence online. A name change could very well be unrecognizable to new players and that might deter future sign ups.

Because BodogBrand.com will not allow MMGG to renew the license. Patrick Selin, CEO of Bodog Europe, was recently granted a UK license and he actually initiated this move by Bodog brand to exit the US market because this UK license is very valuable he doesn't want any scandals that would affect the UK license (Calvin agrees).

[BodogBecky]

hate to see them leave wonder if the new brand will have a sports book also

of course they will!

[Tgordon777]

is there anywhere safe to put US money these days

[geist]

Because BodogBrand.com will not allow MMGG to renew the license. Patrick Selin, CEO of Bodog Europe, was recently granted a UK license and he actually initiated this move by Bodog brand to exit the US market because this UK license is very valuable he doesn't want any scandals that would affect the UK license (Calvin agrees).

Are you saying BodogBrand has a UK license waiting in the wings for MMGG after expiration of current license - is that the gist of it?

If that's the case then the same name probably can be still intact but with a UK based suffix of some sort.

[BodogBecky]

Are you saying BodogBrand has a UK license waiting in the wings for MMGG after expiration of current license - is that the gist of it?

If that's the case then the same name probably can be still intact but with a UK based suffix of some sort.

Sorry, that is not what I'm saying. Bodog UK was granted a UK license by the UK Gambling Commission. Bodog UK is a completely separate company than MMGG. MMGG has been licensing out the Bodog brand name from BodogBrand.com since late 2006 and BodogBrand.com is not going to allow this license to be renewed. The MMGG operations (currently bodog.eu, soon to be branded as something else) have a license from the KGC (Kahnawake Gaming Commission) and MMGG will keep this license for the new brand as well.

[daneblazer]

you stupid fuks, bodog is going to be fine.

[PlatinumBerg]

I see, so Bodog isn't really going anywhere

[geist]

Sorry, that is not what I'm saying. Bodog UK was granted a UK license by the UK Gambling Commission. Bodog UK is a completely separate company than MMGG. MMGG has been licensing out the Bodog brand name from BodogBrand.com since late 2006 and BodogBrand.com is not going to allow this license to be renewed. The MMGG operations (currently bodog.eu, soon to be branded as something else) have a license from the KGC (Kahnawake Gaming Commission) and MMGG will keep this license for the new brand as well.

Ok, so on Jan 1. you won't be reporting on behalf of MMGG anymore then, after they cut ties with BodogBrand?

[BodogBecky]

Ok, so on Jan 1. you won't be reporting on behalf of MMGG anymore then, after they cut ties with BodogBrand?

I have certainly built a great relationship with Alwyn Morris and his team over the past two years, so I'm happy to help them get through the transition and we'll see what happens in the future! Regardless, I'm not going anywhere and I'll always be happy to help you guys in any way I can.

Becky

[bigdog3580]

No ONe cares about Bodog unless you have money in with them. Really!