Rival Gaming Blocks Canadian Players from Online Casinos

As of Saturday, February 1st, Rival powered online casinos will not accept new players from Canada.

Rival Gaming, one of the new and exciting companies providing operating software to online casinos, has decided to no longer accept wagers from Canadian residents. According to an e-mail sent yesterday to members of Cocoa Casino, one of the online gambling sites powered by Rival, the company was requested by several of its suppliers to cease taking on Canadian patrons.

The decision is an unfortunate one, as Rival's games offer a unique new direction for online gaming. The i-slots series it has created has met with rave reviews for originality and content, as each game contains differing paths and storylines to be explored and enjoyed.

As of Saturday, February 1st, Rival powered online casinos will not accept new players from Canada. Patrons from Canada with existing accounts will no longer be allowed to deposit, and will be ruled ineligible for any bonuses or promotions.

Existing accounts will be given the month of February to play at the casinos and withdraw any funds remaining. After February 28th, Canadian accounts will no longer be accessible, either for play or to withdraw money.

Rival and its supported casinos will continue to welcome US and other players, and the change in terms should not affect any members not registered as Canadian.

It is a sad thing that North American customers continue to have ongoing issues establishing relationships with Internet casinos. Hopefully, the near future will bring change and openness for gambling patrons everywhere.