BODOG ONLINE MARKETERS CANCEL CONFERENCE AGAIN

(486) (20-September-2006)

A Bahamas interlude in December would have been nice...but it's not going to happen

Marketers with a taste for the exotic in which Bodog conferences excel were disappointed to learn this week that the proposed mega-event scheduled for Nassau in the Bahamas has been called off.

The Bodog Marketing Conference was originally scheduled for Las Vegas in September, but was derailed by legal uncertainties following the arrest of BetOnSports CEO David Carruthers (see previous InfoPowa reports)

Bodog management issued a heavily worded statement on the issue, saying:

"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 gamblíng 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.

"Sincerely,

" Calvin Ayre
Bodog.com Founder"