Olympics Response To Neteller

O.C.Buckeye · Oct 19, 2006

Dear Mr.********,

At the moment, Firepay is the only processor who has decided not to accept transactions from US citizens. However, in the wake of Neteller doing the same as Firepay, there are other methods that our customers can use to withdraw their balance.

Yes, western union and cashier's check deposit/withdrawal option is still available. Please be advised that we do not accept personal checks.

Regards,
Petrona
The Greek

Slotech · Oct 19, 2006

O.C. Buckeye said:
Dear Mr.********,

At the moment, Firepay is the only processor who has decided not to accept transactions from US citizens. However, in the wake of Neteller doing the same as Firepay, there are other methods that our customers can use to withdraw their balance.

Yes, western union and cashier's check deposit/withdrawal option is still available. Please be advised that we do not accept personal checks.

Regards,
Petrona
The Greek

Note:

"there are OTHER METHODS that customers can use..."

"western union and cashier's check deposit/withdrawal option is STILL available."

BUT...for how long?

Face it, the prohibitive snowball is gathering size and strength.

Until this avalanche of uncertainty passes, wouldn't moving funds to the side-lines be the most prudent move for US gamers?

One would think so.

In the meantime, what is the WTO doing about this "unlawful" restriction of International commerce?

canuk · Oct 19, 2006

The most prudent move for US players is to get a tax-free bank account in Canada!

zerocage · Oct 19, 2006

Is there any Canada banks online that US folks can sign up with?

Brock Landers · Oct 19, 2006

I see NO WAY a Cashier's check fed ex'd can EVER, I repeat EVER be stopped.

deucedeuce · Oct 19, 2006

Brock Landers said:
I see NO WAY a Cashier's check fed ex'd can EVER, I repeat EVER be stopped.

.....

that is a hell of a good point but say good bye to fast payout and instant deposits, cashiers checks take a while to arrive and clear.

stef · Oct 19, 2006

So back to the old days of Fed-exing a check, never thought it was hassle before. Just cannot see how they can stop it.

SportSavant · Oct 19, 2006

Please be advised that we do not accept personal checks.

books may have to start changing this policy also....

da1prophet · Oct 19, 2006

Brock Landers said:
I see NO WAY a Cashier's check fed ex'd can EVER, I repeat EVER be stopped.

Save your breath...I'm starting to figure out that the "gloom and doom" crowd is going to panic regardless what sort of logic you present. If they want to believe an absurdity like the US government totally abandoning international trade just to get at us sports gamblers there's not really a way to convince them otherwise.

Whoson1st · Oct 19, 2006

Brock Landers said:
I see NO WAY a Cashier's check fed ex'd can EVER, I repeat EVER be stopped.

I don't know about a cashier's check. But I sent an email to a big time book. I won't give the name except to say it was NOT WSEX nor Pinnacle. I asked them if I could fund an account with a personal check which I would Fedex and I would WAIT for it to clear before playing.
The answer I received, was that they do not accept personal checks.

Sounds like to me they don't really need business from the US.

da1prophet · Oct 19, 2006

Whoson1st said:
I don't know about a cashier's check. But I sent an email to a big time book. I won't give the name except to say it was NOT WSEX nor Pinnacle. I asked them if I could fund an account with a personal check which I would Fedex and I would WAIT for it to clear before playing.
The answer I received, was that they do not accept personal checks.

Sounds like to me they don't really need business from the US.

There's any number of businesses that no longer accept personal checks....ever try writing one at the local gas station? I've never tried using a personal check at a book, but I'm not sure that any of them have *ever* accepted them...

SSI · Oct 19, 2006

ive talked with several fedex employees,,,,,,,, and they said, no they cannot stop this, nor will they try......

most books do not accept personal checks, just send a cashiers check....... this cannot be stopped.....

da1prophet · Oct 19, 2006

SSI said:
ive talked with several fedex employees,,,,,,,, and they said, no they cannot stop this, nor will they try......

most books do not accept personal checks, just send a cashiers check....... this cannot be stopped.....

That's the way to play it fellas...there will be other options along the way but at the end of the day this will always be there for you...

Brock Landers · Oct 19, 2006

Whoson1st said:
I don't know about a cashier's check. But I sent an email to a big time book. I won't give the name except to say it was NOT WSEX nor Pinnacle. I asked them if I could fund an account with a personal check which I would Fedex and I would WAIT for it to clear before playing.
The answer I received, was that they do not accept personal checks.

Sounds like to me they don't really need business from the US.

whats the big deal about a cashiers check? If you have the funds you use your PERSONAL check to buy your cashiers check at a bank or have it taken from your account..

Sugarbear · Oct 19, 2006

da1prophet said:
Save your breath...I'm starting to figure out that the "gloom and doom" crowd is going to panic regardless what sort of logic you present. If they want to believe an absurdity like the US government totally abandoning international trade just to get at us sports gamblers there's not really a way to convince them otherwise.

Exactly, I have given up too. People only care about themselves and there pocket as usual. Both fourms I post in have heard the last from me on the subject. They can cry, run, panic, look over there shoulders or leave for all I care.

Its buisness as usual, buisness is boomimg.

BCTTWR · Oct 19, 2006

If I am reading this right, Oly is still doing NT for now?

Whoson1st · Oct 19, 2006

Whats the cost of a Cashier's check?

And d1phrophets--I may understand about the gas station not taking personal checks.... Took me awhile to figure it out, but I did. LOL:lolBIG:

SSI · Oct 19, 2006

cost of cashiers check.......... depends on who you are,,,,,,, to your bank.

mine is zero............. but cost is minimal............ do not worry about the cost and fee's...... that is part of doing business....... factor those things in........

Brock Landers · Oct 19, 2006

Whoson1st said:
Whats the cost of a Cashier's check?

And d1phrophets--I may understand about the gas station not taking personal checks.... Took me awhile to figure it out, but I did. LOL:lolBIG:

Not even 10 bux for a cashiers check..

and i know Pinnacle for example covers the cost of the overnight fed ex to their offices if the check is worth like 1000 or more. Otherwise i think its 25 bux.

Whoson1st · Oct 19, 2006

Brock Landers said:
Not even 10 bux for a cashiers check..

and i know Pinnacle for example covers the cost of the overnight fed ex to their offices if the check is worth like 1000 or more. Otherwise i think its 25 bux.

Thanks Brock--good to know. (Will they tell me who to make it payable to)

I will NOT go back to WU for any reason.