Vip.com Casino Leaves US Internet Gambling Market Due to Chargebacks

Monday February 26, 2007

Agency an email to affiliates Vip.com Casino has announced that adequate at once they will no longer act for accepting advanced US players. The twin holds actual for Canadian players. The actions are being taken because a arrangement of a sizeable numeral of chargebacks the company has known from US and Canadian players.

The chargebacks are being caused by the players using depositing methods not because reputable considering Neteller. Since Neteller alone the scene ace retain been few depositing options available. Bounteous US and Canadian players were accommodation that they were suddenly able to amass neatly by using their credit cards, which the Internet gambling cosmos was enthused about at aboriginal. However, character the former three weeks the amount of chargebacks from the players who used these depositing methods has been added than Tycoon could shaft.

Other companies, like the sister site of Vip.com Casino, Casino Coins, who operate SuperSlots Casino, English Harbour Casino, and Caribbean Gold Casino, have also reported a very large number of chargebacks. It is not known whether they will follow Vip.com Casino's lead and leave the US and Canadian industry.

As you are probably aware, recent changes in the e-commerce landscape have caused many online companies, like our merchants, to adapt their offerings in this fast paced industry.

As one of our preferred partners, I wanted to update you about recent changes with our merchants.

US Customers Effective immediately, all VIP Profits merchants will no longer accept new customers from the United States. Long standing premium customers have contributed to our success over the years, and we intend to increase our service commitment to them - exclusive focus on preferred customers.

Canadian Customers VIP Profits merchants will no longer accept deposits from Canadian players effective immediately. Canadian customers will maintain access to their account until April 1, 2007. Any current balance in the account may continue to be used until that date, at which point any remaining funds will be refunded to the player and their account will be closed.

Increased Charge Back Rates The international banking environment is fast changing, and merchants are experiencing increasing charge back and return rates. Affiliates should be aware of this as you monitor client activity moving forward.

Our merchants continue to be global leaders in online gaming, and look forward to working with you to recruit new clients outside of North America in the future.