Full Tilt, Pokerstars, Ultimate Bet seized by gov't?

[BeerDog99]

I think under 5000 is a reasonable guesstimate.

[MDJ]

Why the feds shut down ft,ps,ub......

It's quite obvious why this has just happend. Vegas is getting into the online gambling and Nevada just passed a law to legalize it. The US is getting closer to legalizing it for all the big Casinos to take part in and they need to squash the off shore sites say they can have a monopoly. Better Black & White if you ask me. Only 2 days after Nevada announces this the Feds bust the off shore sites...Mmmm???? Also, this is going to be the only way Las Vegas can sustain and be profitable in the future. That town is drying up. Let's just hope we get legit US sites up and running sooner than later.

[cobalt king]

I already had money on tilt and I tried to buy in to a tourney this morning and it said I wasnt allowed to play for real money.

[FuzzyDunlop]

Durrrrr set the over/under at 5315 yesterday.

[Fishhead]

Durrrrr set the over/under at 5315 yesterday.

[Boxing Champ]

to me. its bizarre. every morning from 2am vegas time. when i go home from the casino. i play the crzzy azz russians on a site. cash games.

bye bye. my positive exchnage of their rubles into american dollars. wtf?

these f*ckkers are crazy at poker. but here in america its illegal now to play against them.

man. it is a true joy in life playing a table full of craazy azz russians. and i'm a trained las vegan. true joy.

go figure.

[Otters27]

Anyone else worried about getting their payouts?

Just sent withdrawal request.

Are books getting hit with lots of payouts since poker news?

[stevenash]

Like Corey, we are all screwed

[ufcmma36]

I work in the studios and I build the final table at the commerce, bicycle, bay 101(san jose) for the last 5 years. Im really hoping the crew doesnt get cut down. Less players=Less work

[rm18]

Is there any guarantee for the ME?

[mrmarket]

I love all the people that keep bitching about how much the US sucks.

Here's some inside scoop for 'ya.......you're more than welcome......at any time.....TO GET THE FUKK OUT!!

Move your ass anywhere else you'd care to live. Go to Canada and eat cheese curds and poutain to your hearts desire....or anywhere else you choose.

You know what used to be called American democracy was founded on dissent correct? Anyone harboring a disdain for dissent because they don't want to think should be ashamed of themselves because they're acting unabashedly anti-American.

And if I feel bad for any thinking moderates that are caught in the middle of the mouthbreathers on both sides of the political spectrum shouting at each other. I know I couldn't stand it.

[WileOut]

Not many people who play at the books read the forums. There is more that play at the online books that don't read the forums than do. If they heard it in the news, the news says poker so many won't think about the money in their book. I don't think there are that many more withdrawal requests but obviously the books are the only ones that know.

There are a few doomsdayers going around telling everyone its over, giving no factual basis for their claim. The government arrested a guy who did the processing for poker rooms not sports books. He gave them information on poker rooms not sports books. The government went after poker rooms, they have not gone after 1 sports book.

[Hoja Verdes]

What Fukking hypocrites---There's lotteries, scratchoffs, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Mohegan Sun but people have to sneak and feel like they're doing something so wrong

True, but remember you can't bribe the lotto numbers.

[eyeball]

It's over Johnny.

Just a matter of time before O takes total control of the internet.

That day is just around the corner.

This is TRUTH

[doublej95]

sideloaded that is one amazing avatar

[konck]

Right in the underworlds dik holehow many fake poker players will be out of acton because they cannot compete in real games ...

[gamemastere]

sounds like its guaranteed to be a smaller player field

and that guarantee is backed by the US GOV......god damm they gotten so fckd up and back asswards from wat it was initially founded

[shinnman]

i have been dealing the wsop for years, field has been leveling off last cpl years, but wont there still be starts and tilt players, just not from us, it would be devestating if all the net kids were not at series, way more than 20%

[DRZ]

I would guess about 4500. If its more significant, Vegas is going to take a huge hit with this, and potentially no NFL.

[daneblazer]

After reading reactions and comments from yesterday and seeing how dumb people really are, I realize why there was so much money in poker.

It'll be back.

[DRZ]

man i really feel bad for everyone involved in this such bs

[WileOut]

Request a payout and see what happens... The FBI punked you.. Have fun buddy

I didn't have any money on any poker site. Why are you enjoying this so much? Karma is a bitch

[jjgold]

Poker Stars Business As Usual For Non USA Players

Message when you log in

Also said all funds are safe

[sinmiedo]

there are many ways to by pass the issue.
vnc in one computer outside the usa is one solution

[beach nut]

Online sportsbooks could easily be affected by all of this. If they can't process withdrawals the whole industry might go under.

[sportsfanatic]

holy fukk, i was wondering why i couldn't register in a tourney last night. thought the site was just down like normal, had no idea this shit was going down...

[zebras99]

Well, they've hit the biggest poker sites and this will damage them. On the other hand, all the rest poker rooms are clapping hands since they'll get new customers.

[Tk Fo Sho]

That would suck so bad...

[sportsfanatic]

doesn't the u.s. have better things to do?

[balla05]

i live in canada and cant play on pokerstars. i dont know whats up with that.

[hubie69]

thats why I dont play internet poker

[Fishhead]

Think for the remainder of the month the vast majority of books will see fewer deposits than normal and a also requests for payouts that are more than average.


Other then that, it's anyone's guess until at least May 1st..................

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/1037035-poll-what-will-pokerstars-fulltilt-closings-have-your-offshore-sportsbetting.html#post9648815

[sportsfanatic]

whether it's bush or obama the u.s. has nothing better to do

[Smoke]

I called a couple books to withdrawal money and i got a busy signal a few times....

Did finally get through though.........

[Fishhead]

I called a couple books to withdrawal money and i got a busy signal a few times....

Did finally get through though.........

Probably best to reduce exposure immediately, smart decision.


All will probably be fine, always best to proceed with caution in the offshore world, but even more so then what was warranted 24 hours ago.