Online pokie developer PlayTech will be pulling its games from online casinos that are based in the Netherlands and Finland. While no definitive reasons have been cited, it is believed that the move is due to new gaming legislations in both countries. When the news first broke, Canada was included in the list of countries from would PlayTech would be withdrawing.

However, this rumour was proven false. PlayTech will continue to operate online pokies and other casino games in Canada. According to industry experts, it is unlikely that PlayTech’s withdrawal from Finland and the Netherlands is due to violations of either country’s gambling laws.

It is believed that the nations could be in the process of changing their gaming legislations, which has affected PlayTech’s withdrawal from these markets. Although PlayTech will be losing out on business from valuable European markets, the company has other projects on the go that will likely compensate for the loss.

PlayTech has reportedly been in talks with a number of potential American partners, which would grant the company access to the lucrative online gambling market in the United States. The gaming developer is also thriving in the Australian and Asian online casino markets, providing online pokies and other casino games to a wide range of websites.

Reports state that PlayTech games will be pulled by the end of the year. In 2014, online casino players in Finland and the Netherlands will have to find another reputable online casino provider. At Online Pokies 4 U, we suggest Microgaming-powered casinos like Spin Palace and All Slots.

Microgaming pokies have been compared to PlayTech in terms of quality and design, and they would make an adequate substitute for players in these markets.

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George Anderson
Author George, has over 25+ years’ experience in the Pokies and Casinos industry throughout Australia and New Zealand. Loves to research new Pokies games on the block and follows announcements from top industry providers about their upcoming releases. As soon as a new interesting pokie game appears on his radar, George is there to check it out and give you the scoop before anyone else and tell you about all casino sites where can play the latest game. Before this gig, George worked as Pokie game tester, making him an ideal candidate for this genre of work. He is also an animal lover and a proud owner of three dogs.