Bodog Cancels Atlantis Conference Because of US Legal Climate

Last week the organizer of the Casino Affiliate Convention, Marc Lesnic, made severe derogatory comments about sponsors who cancelled their appearance at his convention. Lesnic called the casinos and their managers sissies who had no guts. He then themed the convention around the term 'Guts' and continuously insulted the brands throughout the convention.

It would be interesting to hear what Marc Lesnic thinks of Calvin Ayre, the 'king' of the online gambling industry, who today revealed that he is cancelling his entire conference that was to take place in Atlantis.

Calvin Ayre released the following statement...

- Due to the uncertainty created by the U.S. Department of Justice's recent actions, the decision has been made to not proceed with the Bodog.com Marketing Conference at Atlantis in December.

With all the attention our industry has garnered in recent months by certain officials within the U.S. government, a number of speakers and attendees have communicated their apprehension about participating in an industry event of such magnitude. It is in light of these concerns, and with the best interest of all delegates in mind, that our decision to not proceed with the conference was made.

In an effort to bring together the elite of the online gambl?ng industry, Bodog will continue hosting world-class WSOP-style Bodog-parties at various main events.

I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Be assured our decision was made with careful consideration for the safety of everyone involved.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. -

September 20, 2006
Posted By Larry Rutherford
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