Information for Affiliates on the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforceme
 

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 or alternatively you can write to us at [email protected]
Affiliate Team
More Details in PartyGaming Press Release

Although this is old news, maybe we could Sticky this thread and make it the official PR thread for affiliate sites.

I would like to hear from Poker Room and Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet as well as CasinoPartners and Full Tilt.

According to emails I've received and talking to my AFs, Ultimate Bet, Casino Partners, and Full Tilt are taking a "business as usual approach" until all the details and implications of the bill are sorted out

no word from Poker Room or Absolute yet

I haven't read all threads yet today but is this true?

Yes you can still promote and collect revenue from non u.s. player with partypartners. But quite honestly that doesn't help many of us who have a massive exsisting player base that is primarily U.S. players.

The thing Im trying to figure out is if it's still legal for us (in USA) to promote to non-US players. That quote from the article didnt look too promising?