Unibet Exits Spain Online Gambling Market

Friday, May 4,2012 :  UNIBET EXITS SPAIN
 
To re-enter in partnership with Paf
 
Unibet has announced its withdrawal from the Spanish gambling  market in view of the forthcoming implementation of new online gambling regulation in the country.
 
The news reported on Spanish online poker website Red Poker publishes an e-mail reportedly sent to customers this week advising that Unibet will allow customer account access to request withdrawals but will no longer offer its services after May 14, 2012.
 
The e-mail announced a partnership between Unibet and Swedish operator Paf, who has applied for and anticipates receiving a Spanish licence, offering its customers an alternative following its exit from the market.
 
The communication reads:
 
Information about upcoming changes.
 
Dear user,
 
In order to comply with the new gambling law online Spanish, Unibet suspended its activities in Spain on May 14, 2012. From this date, you can still access your account, but only to request withdrawals, and check your history, you can not access Unibet products.
 
The good news is that Unibet has partnered with Paf, which will have license to operate in Spain in order to continue providing the best service possible, including sports betting.
 
Following a few simple instructions, from May 14 you can continue playing sports betting and poker and casino.
 
Very soon have more information and we'll tell you exclusive promotions that are preparing to welcome Paf. For now you can still enjoy Unibet products, as usual.