FeltStars player in the USA (same cashier as Carbon, etc)
4-24 Requested cashout via UMW (im a 2/4-5/10 reg, so substantial cashout)
4-26 Cashout processed and received in my UMW account
4-26 Requested transfer from UMW to bank

Also just requested a check for the maximum withdrawal. Will update how long it takes before that is processed and received.

I agree with the suggestion to start at a level lower then your 'normal' stakes. For the same reasons you give plus take a little less risk, build up your roll(which should be fairly easy at a lower level), and Cashout any amount that is not necessary frequently.

In the end, nobody knows what, if anything, will happen. Its a decision that only you can make. Look at the potential risk vs. the potential reward and make the most +EV decision for you. Thats what we do as Poker Players. If you do make the decision to deposit and are incorrect, then you'll be glad you started at a lower level then your 'normal' stakes with the intention of building your roll.

How do you get a UMW account?

You have to be invited.

Can you transfer money from one merge site to another? e.i. money on Players Only wanna put it on Lock

NO

Question regarding the ID verification: If you deposited via Western Union and you want to use checks for withdrawals, do you still need to scan a copy of your credit card for the ID verification process? I'm a little hesitant to have all that information out there if I don't need it to be.

Probably not. Use live chat to be sure.

I used a player transfer to get money on RPM. I asked if I would have to scan a copy of a Credit Card and they told me no. I would still confirm with support, but I'm fairly sure they will tell you the same they did me.

I confirmed with support that you need a copy of ur ID, and a copy of a document verifying ur address

Thanks!

Alright, now that I'm getting my money from PS, I am going to deposit on Merge. It's my belief that the best method to deposit is WU, correct?


I'm going to go with Carbon, RPM or Lock. Anyone have a preference? They all have the same players, it's just a different skin, right?

WU or UMW

Same player pool for whole network.

The skins break down to a matter of promotions and value depending on what you play.

If you are a volume grinder, Carbon is best- Top tier is about 80% effective rakeback before bonuses. See last few pages of Carbon thread- I broke it down.

Lock you can get the IPAD2 right now or what equates to 100 rb on first 1k of rake

RPM has great daily incentives and 40% total rb when you hit top tier- great for lower grinders/micros, lower bonus clearing points.

So do your homework.

Also , no matter where you play, pick an affiliate that has personal rake chases for the skin you choose. That is another 10%+ effective rakeback on top of the 35%, depending on volume. Make sure it is personal though- not overall rake race or rake chase. Several affiliates offer this.

Just wanted to make sure before I deposit if anyone can respond it would be greatly appreciated, merge doesn't use the same process of payouts that got FT and Pokerstars pwnd by the DOJ do they? I don't really care about waiting a month or whatever it takes to get a check, I just don't want to deposit on another site where my funds might get stuck (assuming online poker remains "legal" in the US but bank fraud obviously not.)

No. That is why it takes longer.

That being said, no 100% guarantee anything is safe. Use discretion.

Agree.

what sites offer a $50 no deposit bonus?

google for the win-

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...w=1126&bih=664

has anyone received a check from Carbon since Black Friday? My withdrawal is still pending.

RPM has I know- I just saw it in another thread. They all share the same processing so not to worry. I also know people who have received via UMW.

mine is still pending too, this if my first time cashing out of carbon by check, does it usually take this long (pending for over a week) for other people?

UMW = Use My Wallet, correct? Okay, I'm going to sign up to a merge poker room and then see if I can get an invite and try that method.

I do put in a decent amount of volume (~60k a month) so would you say Carbon is the way to go? You can REALLY get close to 80% rakeback??? That's crazy. That said, this might be significantly less at first since I was playing 13 tables on PS. I was also playing 10-25nl.. so I'm still at the micro levels.

Would this make Lock better? An Ipad2 sounds nice, but I have no need for it. Either way, I'm signing up tonight!

There have been many back ups where this is the case. They do always come ,though. It may just be a fact of life moving forward as options have been cut.

Also, keep in mind HOW the other sites got your money processed so quickly. Id personally rather be patient . EVeryone needs to factor in longer withdrawal times until the dust clears.

Only you can determine your needs. Research all options and decide.

18 tables ok on merge.

yeah none of the sites i found from searching actually work, does anyone wanna PM me a reputable site?