Today an email, sent to customers with accounts on
www.marathonbet.co.uk, said that no new bets would be taken from April 14 and new registrations would be suspended immediately. The notice was also posted on the firm's website.
The email states: "As the Marathonbet brand is operated globally, recent and ongoing events in Europe have had a significant impact for us. We regret to inform you that we have taken the decision to temporarily suspend services offered on the Marathonbet.co.uk website."
Customers were told that they will be able to access their accounts to withdraw any outstanding balances but "we may require additional documentation in order to process the final withdrawal".