** Official ** PokerStars Check Problems Thread

[linemover34]

Ok....Figured we needed a separate thread just to see how things are going on this matter.

Since June 1st, how many have received a cashout via paper check from Poker Stars and how long did it take to get?

I cashed out on June 3rd and still waiting. Before this whole debacle it was like clockwork...pretty much 5 days from day of cashout to receiving paper check.

Anyone getting there checks or you waiting like me?

[bap2086]

gah how is my check from 6/10 not processed and some peoples from 6/9 but they are almost instantly processing checks from 2 days ago?

[fredd-bird]

Originally Posted by bap2086

gah how is my check from 6/10 not processed and some peoples from 6/9 but they are almost instantly processing checks from 2 days ago?

This seems like the most reasonable answer.

Originally Posted by LetsGambool

I dont think anyone is getting checks reduced to 1K, I think that their processor is only sending out x amount of big checks per day or they have another processor that will only do small checks. Its happened with sports sites before.

My check was for over $2k and I requested it on 6/8 and was processed today. More than likely most of these people saying their checks have been processed are for smaller amounts.

[1p0kerboy]

This really didn't need it's own thread; many posters are updating the other threads with this information.

I requested a check the 5th and received it the 15th.

[Greg Olden]

Originally Posted by linemover34

Ok....Figured we needed a separate thread just to see how things are going on this matter.

Since June 1st, how many have received a cashout via paper check from Poker Stars and how long did it take to get?

I cashed out on June 3rd and still waiting. Before this whole debacle it was like clockwork...pretty much 5 days from day of cashout to receiving paper check.

Anyone getting there checks or you waiting like me?

5/30 E-CHECK, NO
6/6 CHECK, NO

[ourgovernmentsucks]

Originally Posted by nineinchal

stars ran out of money due to the bad economy, posted on their website during the last hour.

They are hoping for a bailout from the US...

Are you serious. They should block posts from people who have no clue what the hell they are talking about. THe problem with your check is that the processors account was frozen by the bank under pressure from UIGEA processor laws. It will be fixed as soon as they are able to set up another processor where the checks are not easily traced back to poker stars. If they were out of money the last place they would ever ask would be the U.S. Its a well known fact the US would like to see them go out of business, and quite frankly they don't even care about US citizen deposits on the site as they have made every effort possible to keep us from getting our money. For example the problem you are having now is a cause of US government actions. Your money is safe and pokerstars is not hurting for money. Even if they were all player account money is held seperately from operating money in a trust fund. In the Event pokerstars went under all funds would be returned to the players. Quit posting this ridiculous crap and creating false worries through the poker community.

[TruFloridaGator]

Originally Posted by MyTurn2Raise

requested paper check 6-5
still waiting

Processed or no?

[warrenchico]

I need your help guys, I've emailed pokerstars regarding my paper check requested on 6/11 afternoon. They said that I was mailed on 6/12, but my request for the paper check on pokerstars is still pending. I don't get it. Why didn't they take the pending status out? Have anyone experience the same thing? Please PM if you have an advice for me.

[Jerok]

$1030 Check Amount

Requested: 6/6
Approved and Sent: 6/8
Received: ???

After review, I can confirm that your cash out check for the amount of
$1,030.00 has been sent on 6/8/2009. Please allow 15 business days for
the check to arrive at your registered mailing address.

Also, I have an Echeck 6/1 that is still not here. I asked them about requested bank statements from other players.

Thank you for your email.

I can assure you that this is something being worked on and you will in
fact be notified sure there be any issues. Our payments department is
requesting bank statements in other type of situations. They will let you
know should they need from you.

Your patience is appreciated.

[Burdzthewurd]

5/27 and 5/31 - nothing. Checks aren't even cut from U.S. banks either

[FreeShot]

Originally Posted by warrenchico

I need your help guys, I've emailed pokerstars regarding my paper check requested on 6/11 afternoon. They said that I was mailed on 6/12, but my request for the paper check on pokerstars is still pending. I don't get it. Why didn't they take the pending status out? Have anyone experience the same thing? Please PM if you have an advice for me.

I requested a check on 6/11 and it is still pending.

[tbrick412]

wtf... i requested a check on 6/12. it finally wasnt in my pending cashouts screen this morning.... now it is back in there again? so confused.

[Pyro12345]

I think a better more important question is how many people have had a check clear since the beginning of june...

[RainMan77]

I have a couple questions. I was reading through articles trying to find information because I get paranoid every time these things happen. Most of the articles seem bad and seem to imply that the processor seized was only involved in poker dealings. This is why it is such big news, because in the past they usually targeted sports books such as BoDog last year. It is worrisome that they may continue to go after poker funds in the future.

However, this one article seems to say otherwise: http://www.pokerlistings.com/fog-cle...seizures-41965

It says that although PS and FT were affected by the seizure, the processor also dealt with "online casino payment". So I have a question, was there online casinos involved in the seizure also? and perhaps that is why they went after this processor, and they will continue to leave poker-only processors alone in the future?? I know this is contrary to most articles, but I think not much information is being given out to the press either.

Also, wasn't UB/AP also affected in the seizure? Are they considered an online casino since they also offer blackjack? Where PS and FT are poker only?


Also, I was wondering, even if they start going after all poker processors in the US, would the pokersites still be able to send checks from other countries, like Canada. I know maybe it would take longer, but can we relax a little bit knowing that we will always be able to get our money from foreign checks? If this is true, then I think online poker will be here to stay even after the UIGEA goes into effect, unless they start making some kind of crazy regulations to regulate all checks.

[suzzer99]

Originally Posted by tbrick412

wtf... i requested a check on 6/12. it finally wasnt in my pending cashouts screen this morning.... now it is back in there again? so confused.

They must be having all kinds of problems finding a processor that will take any volume. I think I'll just cancel mine and lose it.