MasterCard/Visa clampdown

[Engineer]

Does anyone know if the issue with MasterCard affects U.S. players only, or does it apply to non-U.S. players as well?

[Bonus Paradise]

MasterCard/Visa clampdown

Visa also? I did hear only Mastercard so far.

Yes, would also like to know if this is for all players worldwide or only USA

[Bonus Paradise]

Superior has sent out this e-mail to players
So, seems Visa is still an option .......

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[greek39]

I would assume this would only affect U.S card holders. However, I hear a few Canadians have been denied making Sportsbook transactions using Visa or Mastercard.

But would a MC or Visa preloaded debit work differently? Also would it not be matter of time before online gaming sites find a fix?

Many issues but what I do know is my preloaded debit Visa and Mastercard are working.

greek39

[slotplayer]

Before this mess was made public I noticed the radio button to deposit via MC in my QT account was disabled so I asked live help and they said it was a technical issue.

If the visa option gets diabled then I think we're all fk'd.

[LandofOz]

What is the percentage of deposits made via MasterCard in comparison to other payment methods? or Credit cards in general in comparison to other payment methods?

[greek39]

I think based on the latest trends credit card companies are finding the debit card are becoming very popular amongst consumers. The MC/Visa debit cards can purchase almost anything a real one can. One can book flights, hotels, shop online, car rentals etc... And to a certain extent it makes sense. Debit cards provide better security, cost, and pay as you go. For me I hate Dedt and if I were to calculate interest paid over my lifetime yikes that would be scary.

On that note here is the latest on MC/Visa debit cards,

Debit cards are increasingly propping up the bottom lines of credit card giants MasterCard and Visa, reflecting a shift in spending habits, especially in the U.S., where consumers are less likely to rely on credit cards for day-to-day purchases such as gas and groceries

source:Debit cards boost profits at MasterCard, Visa | Money | Toronto Sun

I could be wrong but the Dedit Card might behave differently because you are loading it with your own funds. As opposed to borrowing the funds.

JMO

greek39

[bonustreak]

I have been asking around and I am told this is a Rival issue and others are doing just fine.

[Peter-Jan]

I have been asking around and I am told this is a Rival issue and others are doing just fine.

So it is:
- Only Rival
- Only US players

Right?

[Engineer]

Max from Casinomeister posted something about this a few hours ago -- here's a link to his post:

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