** Official ** PokerStars Check Problems Thread

[magnum_mr]

Originally Posted by repulse

The point of omitting names is so that this thread does not show up in Google searches for "[processor name]". If this were to happen, it could give the processor an association with "gambling" that could increase pressure on them to cease their business relationships with Stars.

you hit the nail on the head.

[novahunterpa]

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/57...cessor-502450/


this might be why we are all having problems

[jehfes]

Originally Posted by The Lipo Fund

yea i keep enough monthly expenses put away, but not enough for extravagant purchases


i withdrew on may 23rd, and deposited on june 1st. i dont remember the bank or processor, but the check was a different color than usual. it was like tan/beige/brown as opposed to the normal plain white or white and blue. im waiting for stars reponse because this is critical information i need to know, and might be hard to explain to my realtor in a developing country why i dont have his money for him. this has got to be some kind of ****ing nightmare

I have one of the bad checks in front of me and it's white and blue. Definitely not tan/beige/brown at all. So you should be all right.

[bangwhiz]

Time to exit the US banking system for poker. Going further, although this is the best country in the world and I love it, there are plenty of other nice countries. Maybe I should move to some reasonable place where money is really money, where what you do is your own business if it isn't legitimately criminal, and the government keeps its nose out of your private life.

[dankness3]

i have a big check frozen. is this serius? wtf?

[Stackajawea]

Hello,

Thank you for your email.

Please once again accept our apologies for any inconvenience that you may
have experienced. Rest assured that you will be contacted by the end of
Monday with further details.

In the meantime, we appreciate your patience and understanding.

Regards,

Emely
PokerStars Cashier Specialist

gonna be a loooong 72 hours.. fml

[bigruk]

Originally Posted by poker degen

just found this article ....everything is not looking so hot guys

http://www.gambling911.com/gambling-...or-060509.html

run for the hills! you realize another processor will always pop up and fish will still find a way to get on the sites. not the end of the world imo

[LetsGambool]

Originally Posted by 000000

I'm aggravated and even concerned IF they actually lied (re: their "recent changes") to me instead of telling me that a problem was emerging with their financial system.

This six months from last deposit has been policy for awhile, they didnt just make it up because of any issues this week.

[Don Key E37]

Originally Posted by LetsGambool

If you cashed the checks before the end of last week or so, they seem to be fine. Im assuming you haven't cashed the 5/1 check? If so, you cant cash it now because the account is the check is drawn on is frozen, it doesnt mean all checks since 5/1 are bad.

Also checks cut by different processors arent having problems.

Shoot me a PM if you want details on the processors, its probably not as bad you think.

Definetly cashed the 5/1 check, think it was Tuesday or something along with 2 others. Have 2 here whch i don't know are good or not, but look the same as the not good one. Says its from the same location same bank and looks the same so I'm guessing same processer. I'm on a heater and feel like I've just been winning monopoly money. As soon as I see a way I'm confident is legit I'm cashing out at least 3/4 of my roll. May just permanetly grind 2 4 with no shots ever on a short roll.

[LetsGambool]

Originally Posted by Don Key E37

Definetly cashed the 5/1 check, think it was Tuesday or something along with 2 others. Have 2 here whch i don't know are good or not, but look the same as the not good one. Says its from the same location same bank and looks the same so I'm guessing same processer. I'm on a heater and feel like I've just been winning monopoly money. As soon as I see a way I'm confident is legit I'm cashing out at least 3/4 of my roll. May just permanetly grind 2 4 with no shots ever on a short roll.

I wasnt precise enough, my apologies. I was assuming that you didnt cash the 5/1 check before the end of last week when the processor started having problems.

If its the same processor AND the same bank, they're probably no good, that account is frozen.

Understand your frustration, but I think you have very little worry about actually getting your money. In the current environment, you're better off not letting checks sit around for this very reason. Cash 'em the day you get em, you still might run into problems, but you dont risk bouncing five checks.

EDIT: Wanted to add in response to your first post, if you cashed the other 3 from Stars BEFORE the end of last week, they're probably fine.

[Eaglesfan1]

Originally Posted by 000000

I suppose I'm comforted(?) They used the term "recent" and it seemed perty fishy. Thanks for letting me know that at least though.

Yeah its been policy for a while. I wouldn't worry about stars attempting to steal anyones money.

[msusyr24]

Any thoughts on what their response is going to be? I have a ton of overdraft fees because I thought my account was pretty healthy with my recent deposit...

[LetsGambool]

Originally Posted by msusyr24

Any thoughts on what their response is going to be? I have a ton of overdraft fees because I thought my account was pretty healthy with my recent deposit...

They will almost certainly cover your fees

[Schwatt]

Has anyone asked them to reverse the check withdrawal so they can do a wire transfer? How long does that take?

This is probably the worst possible time being so many poker players cashing out to go to Vegas or summer vacation.

[ChicagoJoey]

was wondering about that also Schwatt, anyone try this out with the bank wire??