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[Ritch111]

It's been a while since I posted and I am sick to my stomach.

http://updates.partypartners.com/gen...t-of-2006.html

[ClarkePromotions]

So... since Party is no longer paying us for new US players, where should we send our players instead? Is Paradise Poker going to keep allowing US players? I'd like to pull all my Party, 888, etc. links ASAP and replace them with a good poker room that is still going to allow US players

[ClarkePromotions]

Oh, and what is the deal with PokerStars... are they following Party even though they are privately owned?

[Jeremy]

I feel like I should go into a room and vomit.

Information for Affiliates on the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006

Posted by Affiliate Team @ 2:49 pm
On September 30, 2006 the United States Congress passed The Safe Port Act. That measure also contained certain provisions known as the ‘Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006’. On October 2, 2006 PartyGaming made an announcement regarding the impact, the Act would have on business when, as expected, it is signed into Law.

What is the impact of the Act on our business?
PartyGaming will no longer accept wagers from US Customers once the Act becomes Law.
Customers resident in the United States or accessing us from US will no longer be able to access our real money gaming services. Customers will still be able to use the play money and any non-gambling services we may offer. They will also be able to cash out their present balance if they wish to.

There will be no impact on non-US customers.
A detailed FAQ on impact to US customers will be available on our gaming websites very shortly.

What does this mean for affiliates?
We no longer recognize US customers as Real Money Players for our gambling services.
This means that with immediate effect, there will be no Per Sign Up Plan revenues accrued for new players from the United States. Percentage Plan revenues from US Customers will continue until the point those customers are unable to play for real i.e. until the Act becomes Law.
Your stats will continue to include US players in the RMP Column though they will not be included in your accruals. Soon after the Act becoming a Law, the RMP column will be modified to display only non-US RMP with retrospective effect starting Oct 2, 2006.
Your Percentage Plan revenues will include revenues from US Customers until the point those revenues stop.
US Customers will also no longer be eligible for sign up bonus incentives. Players who have already received bonuses will be able to cash out a part of the bonus amount in proportion to the wagering restrictions that have been met.

Will I be able to cash out my earnings as usual?
Your Sep 2006 accruals will be processed on schedule and you will be able to cash out your earnings as usual.

What does PartyPartners still have to offer me?
By remaining a part of PartyPartners, you will continue to enjoy the benefits of PartyGaming’s aggressive brand marketing strategy in non-US markets . PartyPartners will continue to offer you the best returns for your traffic and has the reputation for trust and integrity.

Will Affiliates from the US continue being able to be a part of PartyPartners ?
The restrictions apply only to customers located in the US. There are no new restrictions that prevent Affiliates based in the US from promoting PartyGaming brands to non-US players.
Please feel free to contact your respective Account Managers in case you have any further queries and they will be glad to address them.
Affiliate Team

[ResIpsa]

Originally Posted by Jeremy

I feel like I should go into a room and vomit.

Can I suggest the Senate floor?

[Georgia Poker]

Originally Posted by ResIpsa

Can I suggest the Senate floor?

That's the quote of the year!

[Jeremy]

Agreed on quote of the year. For very large PartyPoker affiliates this is devastating news. You can't be pissed at Party though, just pissed at the whole situation.

If you're a small affiliate or use their affiliate program to supplement your bankroll it still sucks but is not as significant. Imagine though if you were raking 100K a month from U.S. players...........there are plenty of affiliates in that 50-100k range that depend on this income to make a living.

[Jeremy]

To add on to that, Anurag Dikshit lost 700 million pounds yesterday. Ouch, now thats a "bad session"

[hyacinthgirl]

i have to wonder if anything changes and party allows US customer back in the future... would affiliates get their US players "back?"

[losercore]

Originally Posted by hyacinthgirl

i have to wonder if anything changes and party allows US customer back in the future... would affiliates get their US players "back?"

Maybe we could re-sign them up and this time we would a CPA...