BoDog - Why don't they accept Canadian accounts? TheGreek.com - not licensed in Jamaica

[jam]

BoDog and the old Starnet affilated sportsbooks don't accept Canadian accounts. Anyone have the scoop on this?
If they're licensed offshore and accept the bets on their servers offshore, what's the problem? I understand they have some software and marketing ties to Canada, but if it's illegal for Canadians for whatever reason, then it's illegal no matter where you're from. Do they have sweetheart deals with the RCMP?
And while I'm at it, how the **** does Spiro get away with using the name Olympic Sports for his sportsbook. Usually the IOC is very aggressive in protecting their trademark. I called the Jamaican consulate in Toronto and they told me that Jamaica doesn't license internet gaming... the person I spoke with sounded very sheepish when I mentioned Olympic Sports.
Will North American governments ever adopt a mature attitude towards regulating internet gaming? Surely it's the best solution to shutting down the offshore books (many of which are owned and operated by criminals...old school bookies, the mob, etc.) and keeping the gambling revenues here.

 

[LogansRun]

Count your blessings Canadians can't get Bodog acccounts.

 

[Halifax]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jam:
BoDog and the old Starnet affilated sportsbooks don't accept Canadian accounts. Anyone have the scoop on this?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I THINK SportsBetting is the only Starnet book that doesn't accept Canadians. I know I personally have accounts with 4 or 5 Starnet books, and I'm Canadian.

 

[Chadster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Halifax:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jam:
BoDog and the old Starnet affilated sportsbooks don't accept Canadian accounts. Anyone have the scoop on this?
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I THINK SportsBetting is the only Starnet book that doesn't accept Canadians. I know I personally have accounts with 4 or 5 Starnet books, and I'm Canadian.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

From sportsbook.com

Please wait for a site operator to respond.
You are now chatting with 'Dotti'
Dotti: How may I help you today?
Jason: Can canadians have accounts with you guys?
Dotti: Because we are an international company, it is impossible for us to keep up with local laws. If you are concerned, we suggest you contact your local authorities.
Jason: is that your official answer?
Dotti: we do have customers in your area
Jason: is that your official answer?
Dotti: that is my answer yes
Jason: thanks
Dotti: Is there anything else I can assist you with?

 

[Angelle]

Bodogs' answer -

We have a marketing and development office in Canada and simply don't want any
hassles. It's just not worth the risk.
-Rob

 

[jam]

No comments about Olympic?

 

[VG789]

Who cares about the license jam?Unless its an australian license its nothing but a piece of paper.

 

[Chadster]

Brtittish too man