[Mudcat]

Actually the family is called Leisure and Gaming plc.

I just received this message about my BetOnGames account being merged with VIP.com on July 5th. I spoke to a rep and she said (but not with total confidence) that several of the old VIP books are being merged.

She named BetOnGames, FairdealSports, FiveCardCharlie and WallStreetSuperbook as books that will be merged with VIP.com on July 5th.

Apparently BetGameday will still remain.

As I said though, details were a little sketchy. There are more books in that group and the answers I got regarding what would happen with them were unconvincing.

Anyway here is the notice I received regarding BetOnGames.



Dear XXX,

It is with great pleasure that we announce a revolutionary new beginning in your online gaming experience. BetOnGames, as you know it, is undergoing an exciting change by joining industry leader VIP.com, the oldest and most trusted gaming brand online.

This exciting change will take place on July 5th, 2006.

We've been part of the VIP family for years now, so don't worry about a thing. It's still the same great company with the same great service that you've come to expect. Your account is simply being transferred to a site with more gaming options and more exciting features available to you.

Please continue to enjoy your account at BetOnGames with uninterrupted service until July 5 – you don't have to do anything. Early in the morning on that day we'll make the switch automatically for you. When you visit the BetOnGames website again on July 5 or after, you'll find instructions on how to access your new VIP.com account.

Any real-money balance that you have on account at BetOnGames or any open wagers that you have pending when we make the switch will be transferred to your new VIP.com account automatically.

We'll send you another email once we've made the switch to keep you updated on how to access your new VIP.com account. Make sure to watch for our email and visit VIP.com to check out your new account, as we have some exciting promotions planned for you to celebrate this new beginning.

Regards,

BetOnGames Support
support@betongames.com

[Dark Horse]

Could this be the merger era for sportsbooks?

Can't help wondering where that would place a suffering book like Actionbets. Or would that be wishful thinking?