This email has been re-sent to ensure that most players read the following statement.
Following our upbeat message of 20th March which was issued after assurances from Future Bet (FB) our licensor, that the Network (DGN) was growing rapidly, it is with deep regret that we have decided not to take any more deposits from players for the foreseeable future.
Following legislation in the US of last Oct/Nov concerning online gaming, our old Network (OnGame) which we were a part of, fell out with our Licensor (FB) and we had to leave the old Network. We did endeavor to deal direct with OnGame, this was not straightforward due to the lack of communication between Ongame and FB, and the delay in switching over.
FB launched a new platform called Digital Gaming Network (DGN) on the 22 Nov 2006, and since then we have struggled to receive payments from them. We have listened to endless promises and have repeatedly been frustrated in our efforts to obtain favourable information. Having sent dozens of requests for money over the last few months we finally had to instruct our legal department to demand payment. Our Solicitor sent an e-mail to FB on 1st March 2007 demanding payment.
After further dialogue with FB we were assured a banker's draft was on its way, (as proof they e-mailed us a copy of the draft). This was the time we issued our upbeat Newsletter of the 20th March. This draft failed to arrive and three further assurances of drafts being sent from different banks also failed to arrive. With no positive action forthcoming, we consider we would be trading illegally if we continue accepting deposits.
As stated earlier we have already started the legal process and will continue along that route together with taking action through the Media/Forums etc.
Following legal advice, we are now approaching the appropriate authorities to investigate the possibility that fraud has taken place, since we have been encouraged to carry on business based on false promises, while FB has continued to generate income.
For the next 7-10 days you may continue to play on the site at your own risk, but as explained earlier we will be taking no deposits for the immediate future. Any withdrawals will be processed as and when funds become available from Futurebet.
Any queries please contact us at
info@pokerpoka.comBest Regards
