1. 04-17-11 09:11 PM #1
    davidchong
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    Full Tilt Poker is closed

    Full Tilt Poker is not available worldwide....

    Shut down?


    Poker Stars is running ok...
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  2. 04-17-11 09:12 PM #2
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    Full Tilt is running still.
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  3. 04-17-11 09:12 PM #3
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    do what chong??? only for usa. What do u mean worldwide now
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  4. 04-17-11 09:19 PM #4
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    why all over ?
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  5. 04-17-11 09:19 PM #5
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    This is going to get real messy for poker
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  6. 04-17-11 09:25 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by davidchong View Post
    Full Tilt Poker is not available worldwide....

    Shut down?


    Poker Stars is running ok...
    I'm watching a big boy game with a few Germans, a Russian ..................
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  7. 04-17-11 09:48 PM #7
    Gee
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    Full tilt still going. See www.fulltiltpoker.co.uk

    Message to International Customers (Outside US) 16 April 2011

    Unfortunately, due to recent actions by the U.S. government, Full Tilt Poker is unable to accept "real money" play from U.S. players; however, we continue to conduct business as usual in the rest of the world. Please be assured that your funds remain safe and secure.


    Also see email I got below:


    Unfortunately, due to recent legal developments in the United States, Full Tilt Poker is currently unable to facilitate ‘real money’ play from players based there. This restriction solely affects players in the United States. For players in the rest of the world, play continues as normal and no such restrictions apply.

    Please rest assured that all funds remain safe and secure and our technical and support teams are on hand to resolve any additional issues.

    One such issue being addressed is the automatic software update; if you are experiencing any difficulty updating your game software we recommend installing the latest version of the game by visiting http://www.fulltiltpoker.co.uk/ and clicking the red ‘Play Now’ button.

    We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused by the disruption to our .com website and support email addresses.

    Please contact support@fulltiltpoker.co.uk with any queries not addressed above - we are working hard to resolve a large volume of queries in a timely manner and appreciate your patience in this regard.

    Thank you again for your understanding,

    Full Tilt Poker
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  8. 04-17-11 10:59 PM #8
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    i didn't log out of fulltilt and still logged in/able to play...
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  9. 04-17-11 11:03 PM #9
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    It's just the U.S players.
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  10. 04-17-11 11:10 PM #10
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    Is it all just slipping away from us bit by bit?
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  11. 04-17-11 11:12 PM #11
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    the dang ole u.s.
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  12. 04-17-11 11:14 PM #12
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    not completely... but you cant play with/for real money in the u.s now
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  13. 04-17-11 11:15 PM #13
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    all big poker site close
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  14. 04-17-11 11:20 PM #14
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    I wonder if the other Poker sites will follow suit.
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  15. 04-17-11 11:22 PM #15
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    bodog and carbon are still up and actually rising.
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  16. 04-17-11 11:26 PM #16
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    full tilt was shut down yesterday for me, it had the fbi logo
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  17. 04-17-11 11:47 PM #17
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    Good their crooks anyway took my money
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  18. 04-17-11 11:51 PM #18
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    some US players finding ways around it.
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  19. 04-17-11 11:56 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cuse0323 View Post
    some US players finding ways around it.
    Some US players didn't log out on fulltilt and haven't got the software update... They have a server reset on Tuesday mornings so I'm guessing when this is when it going be game over for us on that site...
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  20. 04-18-11 01:29 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by LVHerbie View Post
    Some US players didn't log out on fulltilt and haven't got the software update... They have a server reset on Tuesday mornings so I'm guessing when this is when it going be game over for us on that site...
    True, didn't think of that. But, I've seen people that I know live in the US and they're playing still, being listed from a different country.
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  21. 04-18-11 01:49 AM #21
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    Tried to log in from Estonia and got this

    Access has been blocked

    ENG | RUS

    Website of the Gambling Act Section 56 of the disabled in relation to illegal gambling organization. Since there is no gambling activity and the permit, apply to the Tax and Customs Board to limit the actions of illegal gambling.
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  22. 04-18-11 01:58 AM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Extra Innings View Post
    Tried to log in from Estonia and got this

    Access has been blocked

    ENG | RUS

    Website of the Gambling Act Section 56 of the disabled in relation to illegal gambling organization. Since there is no gambling activity and the permit, apply to the Tax and Customs Board to limit the actions of illegal gambling.
    Did you try on FT, looks like computer nerds can still play there.
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  23. 04-18-11 02:28 AM #23
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    well in las vegas. i can still play on absolute poker. they don't seem to care. i've logged on and off all week since this started. and i just doubled my stack there. in a 6 top nl.
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  24. 04-18-11 02:30 AM #24
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    as far as i can see. absolute don't give a hoot about this complaint stuff
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  25. 04-18-11 02:38 AM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by LVHerbie View Post

    Some US players didn't log out on fulltilt and haven't got the software update... They have a server reset on Tuesday mornings so I'm guessing when this is when it going be game over for us on that site...
    yeah but isn't it pointless being able to play. they won't be able to cashout.
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  26. 04-18-11 04:39 AM #26
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    Tournaments are so empty now
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  27. 04-18-11 04:53 AM #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by bennyt View Post
    yeah but isn't it pointless being able to play. they won't be able to cashout.
    I think we will get our money eventually... Both the sites have enough non-US players that they aren't going to close up and walk away from this...
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  28. 04-18-11 06:02 AM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by LVHerbie View Post
    I think we will get our money eventually... Both the sites have enough non-US players that they aren't going to close up and walk away from this...
    PS, and FT won't close, correct.
    Feeling here is they will cut a deal with the feds,
    Feds needs them for revenue, They need us for obvious reasons.
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  29. 04-18-11 06:04 AM #29
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    Hopefully they don't go after online sportsbooks next....
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  30. 04-18-11 06:05 AM #30
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    Plenty of Euro players to make money
    They cut staff and expenses and still will make money
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  31. 04-18-11 06:06 AM #31
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    our country has shut down online poker, thank god. Don't you all feel safer now. This certainly was our #1 priority.
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  32. 04-18-11 06:08 AM #32
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    Quote Originally Posted by vitalogist View Post
    Hopefully they don't go after online sportsbooks next....
    The feeling of many that no more than me is they are.
    Especially books that pissed off the feds in the past, like Kaplan (BoS)
    Feds were drooling at the mouth waiting to close BoS, the got it, the feds are like the mafia, they can take whatever they want.
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  33. 04-18-11 06:23 AM #33
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    I cant believe this is happening.. Sucks for anyone that has money in these sites..
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  34. 04-18-11 07:02 AM #34
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    Greedy government. I'm so sick of these people just taking more and more. I hope they know they are taking people's livelihoods away from them.
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  35. 04-18-11 07:21 AM #35
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    i can't stand professional poker... makes every young player in a casino feel like he's such a badass.
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