Online gamblers in Canada are reporting revival of last year's “no Canadian punters” emails from a top online gambling company this week, although detail on the real legality of such rejection has not been disclosed.
Paddy Power online casino group sent an email to a number of Canadians saying that: “It has come to our attention that you are using a Canadian bank card. In accordance with Canadian law we will now be unable to take bets from Canada. Instances happened when your credit card company blocked your card and closes it; Your account still can withdraw funds for seven days and immediately contact the support team for assistance.
Since 12 pm of February 14, 2011, Paddy Power was no longer accepting payments from Canadian sources. Paddy Power was still taking bets from Canadians earlier last February 14, and the new conditions obviously came with no warning and the email is absolutely not specific on which “Canadian Law” the shutting out is based upon.
There is no particular law in Canada to ban online gambling, including play at online casino or surely on online gambling transactions like the case in the USA.
Based from the incidents above, it has been reported for Paddy Power's in British Columbia and Quebec (and soon Ontario) have practiced their right to regulate online gambling by province and have started their own gambling sites, run by the respective provincial lottery companies.
During those times in 2010, online gambling companies warn their players that they may be moving out of the Canadian market, apparently expecting new laws.
The list include some Boss Media, which is working with at least one provincial authority. But in some cases, players were assured that they could still play no down load games. Boss Media did not respond to investigation at the time.
In the case of Casino Club group, Canadian players were told that, “We regret to inform you that due to the new regulations of the British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Loto-Québec and the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, online gaming products in Canada are prohibited. Added Canada to be excluded countries and players from Canada will no longer be permitted to play at Casino Club starting September 24, 2011."
No such laws have come to light, but and the matter remains mixed up uncertainty. Paddy Power's ban on Canadians has been included in its terms and conditions, which signal Canada as a “prohibited jurisdiction”.
Paddy Power casino is one of the number of licensee of IGT games and it is possible that this directive has been transmitted by the software company themselves.
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I cannot see any bad thing that can be resulted for banning the online gambling. In fact, they must push it to be regulated so that they can earn more money for their government. It is not only for their government but also for themselves, and enjoying at the same time.
Banning online gambling in a particular country will have great effects in its economy. We all know that online casino industry is one of the biggest contributors in a country's economy.
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