Once it was known as a US friendly site welcoming players from all over the states. With a solid customer base of over a thousand, the site was proving to reach out to the needs of their players. Yes, the site is the Golden Casino, one of the first casinos to open its door to the US based gamblers. However lately, the site decided to stop accepting US players at their site.
The Golden Casino, making an official declaration, made it clear that from December 1,2009, the casino is going to shut its US operations. It is a sad news for hundreds and thousands of customers registered with this popular online casino.
The probable reasons for closure
Following the UIGEA, there was a tremendous pressure from the US authorities on the operations of the online casinos. Golden Casino being an online gambling site had to face difficulties while in operation. The casino has faced the sting operations followed by the account seizure as well.
Some gambling experts feel that the online casino site has opted to stop allowing new players in the direction to put an end to any kind of a sting operations and the legal procedures to follow. Another group of experts say that Golden Casino is probably not the very first virtual casino to face the tune of law enforcements.
However, the press release issued from Golden casino states that
“ Golden Casino is in the process being sold and under the new ownership, Golden Casino will no longer be accepting new players as of December 1, 2009”
News on sale
News on the sale of this virtual casino still stands unclear. There has been no details on the sale. Hopefully players will be receiving emails and alerts if any kind of change takes place at their favorite gaming destination in the coming few days.
Sad news for US players
Well, it is obviously a sad news for the players based in the United States. It is true that in no time, Golden Casino became one of the most popular online casino sites. Offering gaming excitement of all kinds, this is one site that continued its functions when most casinos had shut their doors for the US players. With top quality gaming features and tournaments, the site has always offered the best experience when it comes to gambling online.
For the present players
As far as the current players are concerned, it is a fact that they are lucky enough to continue playing at the site. Officials have made it clear that present players will be able to continue, log in and play. Their winnings will also be paid. However, it still remains uncertain how long the site will continue with the present US players.
Players, already including an account with the site, will continue to experience their exceptional service for few more months at least.
