By the way I go back far enough to remember Pokerspot and the same exact thing happened with them. Excuse after excuse people not being paid for months and what eventually happened? They said their processor screwed them and they were broke. They kept taking deposits so they could generate rake while paying about 2 customers a day and then folded while they owed hundred's of thousands of dollars. Now Full Tilt has millions and millions of dollar more than Pokerspot but the similaities are eerie.

But everyone is getting checks within a week.

check approved 23rd and got here on 30th and monday was a holiday. almost as fast as a normal bank transfer.

the bank transfer i requested that was also approved on the 23rd has not made it although i just got an email about there being a delay on the one I requested on the 23rd.

I would push in this situation. I think they are bluffing on that due date.

Wow! You guys have been lucky.
I have 2 approved withdrawals for almost 3,000 since May 5th and I havent received anything after several emails. I am wondering what the problem might be and I am starting to be a little nervous about it. Specially after epassporte being out. Any comments or support is appreciated. I am wondering if I should stop playing for FullTilt all together which I would hate. Thanks

We are contacting you regarding your recent bank transfer; XXXXX for XXXXX, which was processed on: XXXXXX

As you may know we have recently experienced some delays with the processing of bank transfers withdrawals. We are actively addressing the issue at his time and in the interim you may encounter a slightly longer wait time than the standard 7-10 business days stated when you made your withdrawal.

Due to the extensive backlog there may be a slightly longer processing time for more recent bank transfers.

We are working diligently with our bank transfer processors to streamline this service and avoid any such delays in the future.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,


Full Tilt Poker Support

NOTICE THE WORD "SLIGHTLY." We will see if this rings true.

i just got a delay email for my transfer that was approved on sat 5/24 (effective date tues 5/27, i know)

i've received two checks already, and both arrived 1 week after approval


how concerned should i be about my transfer approved 5/6, since i don't have it and it's the only one i haven't received a delay email about??

I did my first withdrawal yesterday and was approved in 30 minutes. I got the same identical email two up saying "slight delays"

Wow not only are they doom switching players and using house players to force players to lose...now they are holding onto all of our money...How about a boycott of FTP for shady practices!

54s, my bank WD from 5/5 (approved 5/8) is still not here. I think our WDs are in the same boat, I'll keep you updated.

I originally e-mailed FTP about why I didn't get the second bonus and they said that it's because I was only part of the first group of delayed withdrawals and not the May group. So previous to this I actually withdrew an amount and now of course it's delayed. Think they'll give me a bonus or should I e-mail them again?

same w/d date for me on the bank transfer and got the email also. not going to hold my breath obv. i figured maybe they had gotten their **** together since they were allowing them to go through again. should have done like u did and request both. gonna try a paper check today i guess.

oh, and uh requested paper check from pstars on 5/26 (US holiday fwiw) and received today (5/30). suck it FTP.

OK, I'll add something to see if anyone else has experienced something similar..

I had 3 xfers processed 5/1 5/3 and 5/8... the 5/1 hit my bank last friday 5/23, but I have yet to recieve the other two.. I know there was a holiday but I thought these were coming in consistently... why wouldn't one 2 days later come within a week!?! wtf

[QUOTE=jonnyucsb;4406515]We are contacting you regarding your recent bank transfer; XXXXX for XXXXX, which was processed on: XXXXXX

As you may know we have recently experienced some delays with the processing of bank transfers withdrawals. We are actively addressing the issue at his time and in the interim you may encounter a slightly longer wait time than the standard 7-10 business days stated when you made your withdrawal.

Due to the extensive backlog there may be a slightly longer processing time for more recent bank transfers.

We are working diligently with our bank transfer processors to streamline this service and avoid any such delays in the future.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,


Full Tilt Poker Support




Just got the same one. I thought they got this together last Friday (23rd). Sigh. Another bad beat.

I just got 2 emails, one is the same as above for $2500 withdraw. But the second is my $1800 withdraw from apr 29th that they have returned due to a bank problem. They now want me to request a paper check, but the funds arent even in my FT account. Also thats my money for Vegas that Im leaving for in 4 days....This is pure crap, Ive never been so pissed in my life. Im gonna go to the FT booth at the wsop get all the free clothes they give out, then set it on fire in front of the booth.

remember to post on youtube ftw!

I just got that email as well. My earliest approval is from 5/6 and still have not seen it hit my account.

Ok, need some advice here! I have summer tuition due this mid June for grad. school...need approx. 2,000 out of my FTP or I'm really screwed. I can't believe I didn't even know, but I just found out about the whole fiasco. I've always done bank transfers before, but it is completely suspended at the moment. Sounds like a check is the best way to go anyways. Only problem is the check option is not available for me. It just directs me to their webpage on withdrawals. Is this because I haven't emailed or faxed them my proof of ID?
Wow, I'm really nervous....
I'm kicking myself for relying on poker funds for this...please no comments about how dumb I am.

Yeah, once you fax it in and they approve it, there will be a red select button instead of a more information link.

Thanks senjitsu. I just scanned my info and sent them an email. I have a feeling this is going to take awhile to even set up. At least it sounds like people are getting paper checks. I swear, I'm making the conversion to live poker....

If you absolutely need the cash, and your FT account is not new, and youre willing to pay some vig, check out the Person to person xfer thread... there are ppl there who will move your money to stars, where you can cash out via moneygram (instant once approved).

Id guess youd pay between 5 and 10 percent vig, but definitely worth it if you need to be sure of having the money soon. Dont trade with a random for free. Pay the vig and use one of the well respected traders.

The ave rate for FTP to Stars transfer is 5%. If you're doing a large amount you can probably do better.

Also it's been said that Pokerstars may decline a payout unless you give them some play since they incur a cost for processing your cashout. YMMV.

Since FTP has suspended bank transfers, do all you think they are taking it out completely or is it just to catch up on the backlog? Its a good idea nonetheless but I would hope they dont take out bank transfers completely. It is not fair for FTP or any site for that matter to continue to accept e-checks and not allow you to withdraw with the same method.

email i just got from FT on 5/31:

Thank you for contacting Full Tilt Poker Support. We understand your frustration with the delay of your Bank Transfer withdrawal and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. We assure you that your funds will reach your bank account soon and agree that the extended delay is totally unacceptable. We are in contactwith our processor and are doing everything we can to ensure that your funds reach you as quickly as possible. We can assure you that withdrawals are continually processing. Additionally, we are working to significantly improve our Bank Transfer withdrawal processing system and hope to eliminate any such delays goingforward. Again, please accept our sincere apologies while we work to have these processing delays resolved as quickly as possible. Regards, MicheleFull Tilt Poker Support

Random Question. On Tuesday and Wednesday, I requested two different withdrawals by check. Much to my surprise, an envelope was in my mailbox today for the amount of one of the withdrawals. Funny thing is that the envelope was clearly opened on one side by a letter opener before it reached my mailbox.

So my question is this. Has anyone ever received two checks in one envelope?

I hope I am just paranoid over nothing.