A Challenge sent to BingoVega Owner Mike Yates 1/24/2012

admin · **Joined:** Fri Sep 30, 2005 2:12 pm **Posts:** 195

Here is a copy of an email I sent to BingoVega Management. This issue is far from being dead. I have been working behind the scenes trying to find a solution that would prove or disprove Vega and the other brands have been running an honest operation since the so-called new Management Team took over last Summer.

Interesting enough the new Management Team don’t really refute the fraudulent actions of Mike Yates. But they do think they should not be held responsible for past actions that were beyond their control. After you all read my email to them I’ll post their reply.

Quote:

From: "Richard Byrne" <Admin@bingoplayersunion.com>
Subject: RE: BingoVega and Mike Yates
Date: Tue, January 24, 2012 00:27
To: "Chris"

Hi Chris,

Its been awhile since we dealt with the issue of Mike Yates using prop
accounts at Bingo Vega. There are some serious allegations about the
honesty of BingoVega that have been supported by several past members of
Mikes Staff. After reviewing the evidence myself, which included logging
into many of the Prop accounts, I disagree that the allegations are, as
you called them, disgruntle reactions of past Staff. I do believe they
have merit and need to be addressed by Mike Yates himself.

I have given this situation much thought and know that this issue will not
go away until it is properly addressed. The statement BVA Manager posted
in the forum did little to address the issue. I’m sure you are aware that
the situation with BingoVega could reflect on your other brands.

Your augment that none of this happened on your watch is noted. But the
seriousness of the allegations, past or not can not be overlooked. Mike
Yates is still tied to BingoVega and the other brands, even if he is just
in a group of investors and not involved with operations. He needs to be
addressed and held accountable for his past behavior. Who is to say his
practices of cheating players will not be implemented sometime in the
future. It does not take rocket science to conclude that if one brand, in
a group is cheating, other brands my be doing the same thing.

I firmly believe that in time the truth finds its way out. To resolve
this issue two things need to take place, at the very least! Mike Yates
needs to send me a statement, that I can make public, where he
specifically addresses all of Beth’s allegations. He really needs to man
up and explain his actions. Failing to do that will only lead to more
scrutiny of BingoVega and possibly your other brands.

In your emails, to me, you stated that you “represent everything good
about this industry” and stated “with 100% certainty” that prop accounts
have not been used under your leadership! You also stated that “new
management is available to discuss with full disclosure of how today's
business operates."

Does this full disclosure include an audit of your Player Accounts? If
Vega is truly on the up and up, under this new management and transparent,
allowing an audit should not be a problem and would go along way in
dispelling any players notion that they are still being cheated. We have
audited accounts at other Bingo Sites, in the past, And recently completed
a Player Audit at NewBingoBilly!

NewBingoBilly and BPU have a transparent and open relationship. Unlike the
majority of other Online Bingo Sites, NewBingoBilly can back up their
claim of being House Players Free, because they allow BPU to audit any
account at any time. They allow this because they have nothing to hide. I
strongly recommend you do the same.

Please don’t misconstrue the lull in the BingoVega topic, in the forum, as
meaning players have lost interest. I have allowed this lull, hoping we
can get a grip on this enormous issue and work towards a solution. Please
take some time to consider the course of action I think you should
undertake.

Kind Regards,

--
Richard Byrne

Senior Administrator
http://www.bingoplayersunion.com

daisy · **Joined:** Thu Mar 29, 2007 2:38 pm **Posts:** 12

did you get a reply richard? could you post it for us please

Richard · **Posted:** Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:49 pm

Hi daisy

I have been working with Vega’s so called new management team since last summer. In the past they have always been up front and willing to work on any issue presented to them. My talks with them did progress until I presented them with my recommendations. It has been dead silence ever since.

The Vega Management Team has not been able to refute the evidence that Mike Yates was involved with Fraudulent Activities. It appears to me that Mike hired this PR Team. To clean up Vega’s old rogue reputation. They were successful at convincing most of us that they had changed.

This new information that came out, once again cast suspicions over the honesty of BingoVega. Has anyone notice the absence of Mike Yates? Why has he not come forth to address these issues? As usual, he is hiding under a rock and will not be held responsible for any of his actions; In his eyes, he is free to rob players and get away with it. When tough issues are presented to him they are ignored; That has been part of his signature for years.

The new Management Team claims that Mike is no longer involved with the operations of the sites. Many of you don’t believe this and I share your beliefs. When my recommendations were ignored, that convinced me that Mike Yates is still in control of BingoVega and calling the shots. As long as Mike Yates is involved with any bingo site, that site should not be trusted. Mike Yates severly tarnished BingoVega's reputation. If BingoVega has nothing to hid it would not be a problem to have an audit of their Player Accounts.

Under the circumstances they should be required to prove that anyone who wins a major pot, is indeed a real person, who has deposited and have verifiable contact information. For those of you that still play there, in spite of all the evidence against them, I would be demanding they prove their major winners are legit.

Even though BingoVega’s Management Team is presently ignoring me, I can assure you that the issues we raised about BingoVega are still under discussion with a third party. We intend to stick with this until all our questions are answered and recommendations adopted.

A Challenge sent to BingoVega Owner Mike Yates 1/24/2012

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