I dont claim to be a master at marketing, but I dont think posting that video on the first page really instills confidence.
I think its a fair assumption that Micon knows nothing of Antigua gaming regulations, & just went there because he knows online casinos operate there and they have some sort of gambling related beef with the US.
didn't read the whole thread. so, if this was posted already-disregard.
http://thefreethoughtproject.com/pok...ing-bow-state/
They really play up the stick-Micon's-poking-in-NGC's eye angle here, dont they.
Im sure Micon is thrilled about it, naturally.
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anyone wanting clarity on the bitcoin/libertarian/separatist weirdo lobby we were discussing earlier should read the comments on that article.
This has Caesars fingerprints all over it in my opinion - Caesars and Amaya looking to partner together. Amaya looking into bitcoins. More importantly, Caesars with its WSOP.com basically now has a monopoly on the Nevada online market, including offering WSOP satellites and an upcoming bracelet event if I'm not mistaken. So they began the squash of Seals now to get it done within the next few months.
I kind of agree that if Micon just moved on to another State and let it go, it might be a closed case with Seals shut down and no one complaining about stolen funds. But with his reaction and opening of a new site, and who knows what else is on his computers, the NGC or Feds may want to make a public example out of him just to deter all others.
This is the thing. It's possible he may not seek getting licensed there. He may just run the bitcoin site from there and that's it. That may not end up well either.
In his mind bitcoin poker is cool which it may very well be. We just don't know the answer to that yet. Antigua is pro gambling but at the same time I wonder if someone dropped a bitcoin only site over there without getting licensed how they would feel?
And if you do get licensed you need to have all of the customers info which was a niche that Micons SWC players liked that they didnt have to do. I have read some say if they have to register names and confirm all types of shit they will not play.
Will be interesting to see how this is setup. If he plans on launching from Antigua within a few days he is going with no licence.
There is also a chance that they may just keep all of the shit the way it is and just switch domains and micon lives in antigua now instead of Vegas
Is Justin Smith out of jail? I could see him ratting Micon out to the gaming commision
I'll take the over 72 hoursQuote:
SwCPoker To Launch Soon
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
ETA 48-72 hours. Support@swcpoker.eu is active and will be responding soon.
There is still the issue of oh....Micon is not a fucking citizen. And I doubt he has 400k to stay there. His clock is ticking, because he sure as hell isn't on a vacation and I am sure someone will notice. Not like he is exactly staying "under the radar" these days.
SwCPoker To Launch Soon
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
ETA 48-72 hours. *Support@swcpoker.eu is active and will be responding soon
FUCK YEAH!!! I HAVEN'T BEEN THIS HAPPY SINCE MUCK FICON'S MOM AGREED TO PUT A BAG ON HER HEAD!!
It felt at first like maybe Micon had press released this to that guy to play up that angle, but I saw somewhere in the text that the author knew Micon somehow and that's how it got published. I did send TheBlaze a link to that story though. I would love for this to get some national attention.
His smartest move, and least likely, would be to come back and deal with the shit he caused like a man. Get his taxes in order and face whatever happens. Maybe he does time in some country club, maybe he doesn't. At least when its over he can still be allowed in American. I'm sure his family would agree. Instead he'll probably end up dead in a ditch.
Micon hasn't done a very good copy and paste job - half the website still mentions seals with clubs.
Also lol at his "news"
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Welcome back everyone. I have much work to do, so I’ll be brief. SwCPoker is almost here. All of your krill is here and will be honored at previous rates. Rake is the same or lower. Affiliate connections will be honored. Freerolls and shit when we finally open. OFC. Baduecey. All will be revealed.
The punch line being that because he didnt just climb on top of this shit and work with the government to escape prosecution, he might end up with a rap sheet that precludes him from becoming an employee of any licensed casino/poker site, ever. So GG parlaying all the reputation and experience hes put together into an actual job.
The Chairman speaks!
http://www.pokernews.com/news/2015/0...raid-20740.htm
http://i.imgur.com/AYcTsD9.gif
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Although the previous ownership clarified that it "will not be providing Micon or his team with account passwords or authentication information or balance details," Micon said to be optimistic about the future of Seals With Clubs as he believes that the combination of Bitcoin and poker is a sure recipe for success.
sides. just superwow 2000.
and practically bragging that he hasnt had a lawyer look at the fucking warrant is better than any anti-drug commercial to date.