Got all my money from PartyPoker

[General Sal]

Well, I got what I had requested... $1900 from PartyPoker... and in only one day too... now I'm just waiting on $150 from Ultimate Bet to go to Neteller.

[mackkie]

Because of this new ban? Party or the other gaming sites cant just not pay whats in your account because of this tho. I hope?

[General Sal]

Well, of course they "can't not" pay... then again though, they are an offshore bank account are they not? I'd heard horror stories about disreputable offshore accounts that were sports books... they hadn't paid out at all. Besides, if they did decide to not pay out, then what can I do to get my money back? Just an obnoxiously safe and precautionary move on my part.

$1900 is a goodly chunk of money to me.

[Fat Tony]

Of all the sites out there, Party is one that I wouldn't think would just keep your money since they are a publicly traded company and are subject to more regulation than most poker sites.

[wEbMaStEr]

But still, I know I'd sleep better having it on my hip than in their account.

Any plans to redeposit elsewhere Sal?

[xDiamond_CutteRx]

All my money is now safely in my bank account, and I probably will not make another deposit until after the election when I can see how all of this pans out.

In the meantime, I plan to hit up the casinos frequently. At least I still have that option open to me, and I'm no longer dependent on the micro stakes... my sincere condolences to everyone who is. This legislation sucks ass.

[tutubird]

This is proboly a common question but does that say for instance, if I continue playing Poker Stars or Party Poker when the legislation is in effect, I can't put money in or take it out? Does that mean I should just cash out?

[xDiamond_CutteRx]

From what we know, Party is closing money games to US players, but Stars has yet to do so. You will not be able to make a deposit to or from either with your bank account, but Neteller is still OK.

Pull your money out of Party because it will be useless.
Stars is ok if you plan to do everything through Neteller, although I still want to wait and see.

[Poto]

Wow, 50% of Party's player base is from countries other than usa, would they just steal everyone's bankroll and scare away the non american players as well? Also they're a publicly traded company, I really don't see how anyone can worry about the money they have in their accounts.

[General Sal]

But still, I know I'd sleep better having it on my hip than in their account.

Any plans to redeposit elsewhere Sal?

I'm not sure yet.... which cardrooms are active and willing to continue to be active that you'd recommend?

[UrAteUp]

I left $50 in Doyles Room. They had a statement when you sign in saying business as usual till they know for certain what the outcome is going to be from all this BS.

[Dave B]

Heck, I am even playing all my players club freerolls to try and get rid of my Party points.

[HalfSugar]

Come live in England (all those of you that are worthy) and you can play on safely

[wEbMaStEr]

This isn't about Party "stealing" your money, but rather difficulties in getting your money back thru financial institutions.

Altho I imagine sites which do block US players will follow Crypto's example and mail you a cheque, so make sure your contact details are up to date.

I'm obv. not gonna recommend any site, because I don't want you coming after me when it all goes sour

But, here's a list of responses from various sites:

PartyPoker: Will suspend U.S. Operations if bill is signed by President Bush
http://www.partygaming.com/images/docs/ ... ation2.pdf

PokerStars: Still evaluating the situation
http://www.pocketfives.com/9FEF5CAC-828 ... B87B0.aspx

Full Tilt: Will continue U.S. operations
http://www.cardplayer.com/poker_news/ne ... =PokerNews

Paradise Poker: Still evaluating the situation
http://www.gambling911.com/Online-Poker ... 00206.html

Bodog: No changes in short-term operations
http://www.gambling911.com/Online-Poker ... 00206.html

UltimateBet: Business as usual for now
Source: contact at UltimateBet, no official statement

Poker.com: Business as usual for now
http://www.poker.com/blog/index.htm

PokerRoom: Seeking advice
http://www.pokerroom.com/home/news/

Titan: Update on the way for Titan

Doyles Room: Business as usual
Source: contact at Doyles Room, no official statement

MANSION: No official word given.

Crypto Network: Will pull out of U.S. operations
http://www.sunpoker.com/customer_care/U ... n8b0&pc=1&

Absolute Poker: Exploring options for now
Source: Player E-Mail from Absolute Poker

Prima Poker: No official word given

[PokerBarney]

I can't believe this actually went through. The "land of the free" indeed.

Just wanted to wish all the American players good luck, but this is what you get for electing an idiot like Bush.

Hopefully this will all blow over and we can get back to doing what we love. And playing poker