In 2022, Mr. Green announced that it was closing its sportsbook in the United Kingdom. The parent company, 888 Holdings, was in the process of cutting costing costs and it seems that Mr. Green sportsbook was surplus to requirements. A year and a half later, Mr. Green Casino continued to operate, but its eventual closure seemed inevitable, and that day has finally come.
Mr. Green has announced that it will be shutting off its casino services in the UK as of April 2nd.
Why Has Mr. Green Casino Shut Down?
Mr. Green Casino is still active. It just won’t be active in the United Kingdom. It’s a popular brand in Europe where it will continue to operate, but the brand that introduced us to an enigmatic mascot in a green suit will pull out of the UK.
The company stated that this was a “strategic decision”, which basically means it’s either getting too costly/complicated to remain active in the UK or it’s just not profitable enough. It’s worth remembering that the brand is still owned by 888 Holdings, a massive betting brand that also has companies like William Hill on its books. So, it’s not like the company is pulling out of the UK completely, it’s just restructuring and seemingly focusing on projects that make more financial sense.
In fact, Mr. Green was part of the large acquisition package when 888 picked up William Hill, and it’s fair to say that they were more focused on William Hill.
Also, while Mr. Green seems like a quintessentially British gambling brand helped in no small part by its many advertising campaigns, it actually began in Sweden and was based there for a long time.
What Happens to Mr. Green Account Holders?
If you live in the UK and still have a Mr. Green Casino account, now could be the time to jump ship. You will still be able to access your account until the beginning of April, and you should be able to deposit and withdraw funds until then, but it could get tricky after that date.
Bear in mind that the company will continue operating in other jurisdictions and it must still abide by certain rules and regulations, so it’s not like your money will disappear if you accidentally leave it in your account past the closing date. In fact, when Mr. Green Sportsbook shut down, they gave all UK customers a period of 48 hours in which they could settle bets and withdraw funds, without placing further bets. They then waited for all active bets to be settled and transferred applicable winnings over to the user’s registered payment methods.
It was a clean and well-managed process, and we’re expecting something similar for Mr. Green Casino.
Still, to avoid any issues and potential drama, we recommend withdrawing as soon as you can and taking your business elsewhere. There are many other top casinos still operating in the UK, including a handle of popular sites run by 888 Holdings, such as 888 Sport and the aforementioned William Hill Vegas.
