Bodog is not messing around

[bfour]

Just wondering on the validity of this?

http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-news/bodog-bookmaker-initiate-domain-change-strategy-052411.html

[Legions36]

Just wondering on the validity of this?
http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-...gy-052411.html

No sweat they are just taking a precaution to make us all safe.

[doiupc]

Just wondering on the validity of this?
http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-...gy-052411.html

I hope so because it seems like mostly good news.

[fury]

Both bodog and bookmaker have used .net sites to lure players in with free contests, in hopes of converting them over to their real money sites. So it makes sense.

[doiupc]

Both bodog and bookmaker have used .net sites to lure players in with free contests, in hopes of converting them over to their real money sites. So it makes sense.

Unless I'm misunderstanding you, I don't think that's what the article is referring to.

[fury]

Unless I'm misunderstanding you, I don't think that's what the article is referring to.

They were advertising those sites a lot in the US and making themselves bigger targets.

[John Dough]

If true, and that's a legit IF b/c there's no reason any media site would have perfect knowledge of how any book or poker site runs, it certainly makes things sound a little better and supports Bookmaker's "business as usual" assertion.

[agharah1]

Still seems like the heat is on tho.

[katstale]

If you have to bet on the intelligence of the USA government vs the offshore big boys--bet on the big boys everytime. They have been anticipating all of this for some time.

[John Dough]

If you have to bet on the intelligence of the USA government vs the offshore big boys--bet on the big boys everytime. They have been anticipating all of this for some time.

Figured I'd give you props for this statement before the "It's all over!" crowd chimes in.

Do people think it was a coincidence that Bookmaker had new URL sites up and running within hours of the news?

[patswin]

If they did not grab lots of cash maybe its not a big deal but seizing domain names is scary

[MarlinsFan2212]

If you have to bet on the intelligence of the USA government vs the offshore big boys--bet on the big boys everytime. They have been anticipating all of this for some time.

Bodog definitely made a deal w/ the Feds. Probably paying some insider a million a week just to sweep any injustices under the rug.

Although I did see they changed their domain to Bodog.eu. I love that they are claiming that it was to extend to new markets

[Ian]

Bodog.com does direct to bodog.eu but that doesn't mean they have any pending indictments. It probably just means they are preparing themselves for a worst case scenario.

[bracerman]

If there's anyone the feds would like to get their hands on, it's Calvin Ayre.

[treece]

Bodog is not messing around

they changed their site to bodog.eu.

[stevenash]

Sounds to me like Calvin got a 'heads up'

[chevy6]

is bodog safe

[gman2114]

Yes, Bodog is about the safest one out there now.

[ColdBeerHere]

Props to Bodog

[runner5k]

I received an email about the switch from them 40 minutes ago...I think most sites should take this precaution!

[thetrinity]

Yes, Bodog is about the safest one out there now.

bet you never thought youd say that

[BigDofBA]

What makes this change safer?

[thetrinity]

i wouldnt call them safe. i had 75 dollar on there last night, and lost it in a wsop satellite. depositing anywhere right now is not a good idea. they appear to be ahead of the game at least.

[runner5k]

Even typing in bodog.com it redirects you to the new address...so there is really nothing for the DOJ to seize

[mikeyg]

Bodog is a shit book. Way better books out there in the world than Crapdog

[ManBearPig]

Bodog is a shit book. Way better books out there in the world than Crapdog

for US? Besides BM (Before) and 5Dimes what else is better?

[SBR_John]

In 30 days all the books will have something other than .com and .net.

SBR has considered it well before any of this started but decided the .com had the best search engine rankings. But when you are a foreign company you take a chance at being sued and having to defend yourself against expensive frivolous lawsuits. And if you can't afford to defend yourself then the plaintiff can be awarded your domain name. Bodog had a case where some obscure patent troll received their bodog.com domain because bodog did not bother showing up for court. The US figures until someone challenges them they will grab the .com's.

[BodogBecky]

Here you go, guys: Morris Mohawk Gaming Group expands to new territories

[durito]

Here you go, guys: Morris Mohawk Gaming Group expands to new territories

Nice spin.

[thetrinity]

becky, while i applaud bodog for being somewhat proactive, please dont insult the peoples intelligence.

[BodogBecky]

becky, while i applaud bodog for being somewhat proactive, please dont insult the peoples intelligence.

While the .eu move is in line with Alwyn's plans, here's another piece which explains why a .eu domain is the way to go these days!

http://calvinayre.com/2011/05/24/business/com-gambling-domains/

Becky

[tblues2005]

Thanks Becky for the information on what is going on here.

[Kindred]

When WSEX was charged they didn't skip a beat. It is business as usual. New website, maybe some delays getting paid until they get some shit sorted out but it's not the end of the world.

[Kindred]

The government wants to intimidate offshore companies and players to protect special interests like horse betting over the internet, brick and mortar tax paying casinos, and gay ass Fantasy sports that pay royalties to the sports leagues. That's all this is, intimidation. There haven't been any arrests in the latest wave of indictments and there probably won't be any.

That's my 2 cents

[LVHerbie]

While the .eu move is in line with Alwyn's plans, here's another piece which explains why a .eu domain is the way to go these days!

http://calvinayre.com/2011/05/24/business/com-gambling-domains/

Becky

Good article and nice to see bodog being proactive on this issue...