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05-06-2011 , 02:20 PM

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Flunkonmyduck

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AP also was raided sources say

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05-06-2011 , 02:21 PM

#27

CheezOnToast

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Is everyone forgetting that pokerstars moved from costa rica to the isle of man some time ago?

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05-06-2011 , 02:21 PM

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PokerStars Steve

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PokerStars continues to operate the world's largest poker room, business as usual. It is true that the OIJ is currently at the PokerStars Costa Rican office and has sent employees home temporarily, but employees will be able to return in a few hours. PokerStars expects the office to return to business as usual in short order as this action was most likely taken as a response to problems experienced by other local companies in the same industry.

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05-06-2011 , 02:21 PM

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MuckFaster

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What's the significance of this for Euro players. Should I take my money off?

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05-06-2011 , 02:22 PM

#30

HotzenplOdds

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Originally Posted by gaboonviper

If its true then US players got their cash out just in time and now the European players are the ones left holding the bag.

And that is because...?

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05-06-2011 , 02:22 PM

#31

Go Get It

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Originally Posted by PokerStars Steve

Thanks for timely response at least. Lol UB/AP

I really don't think after you have been raided that your employees are going to continue on with the "business as usual" theme today.

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05-06-2011 , 02:23 PM

#32

Tryst_

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Originally Posted by kaungsel

http://taopoker.blogspot.com/2011/05...osta-rica.html

Also, The cashier option on stars is gone

Just checked and my cashier option is fine, just made a quick cash out request just in case the **** splatters the fan

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05-06-2011 , 02:23 PM

#33

MuckFaster

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Originally Posted by PokerStars Steve

this action was most likely taken as a response to problems experienced by other local companies in the same industry.

What does this mean?

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05-06-2011 , 02:23 PM

#34

PokerFan2008

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Originally Posted by PokerStars Steve

PS damage control in effect...

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05-06-2011 , 02:24 PM

#35

Flunkonmyduck

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i would be taking ur money out asap if u still have money on

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05-06-2011 , 02:24 PM

#36

Cabe

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Originally Posted by darkconcept

lol kevmath, is your reliable twitter source another guy who said "i have a reliable twitter source"...

i hardly think this is reliable, especially since the first guy who twittered it actually called it DOJ instead of OIJ by mistake...

I think you should wait a little while before spreading panic on some unanmed "reliable twitter source"... lol twitter, reliable?

OIJ = Organismo Investigacion Judicial

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05-06-2011 , 02:25 PM

#37

NapoleonInRags

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Pure speculation, but I'd guess this is part shakedown/part making sure no one is clearing stuff out and leaving locals unpaid. Between the things Chuck Kidd said on QJ, and those internal UB e-mails, probably just a look around type situation. Likely not doing the Doj's bidding, but protecting local interests, and somewhat of a warning.

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05-06-2011 , 02:25 PM

#38

sba9630

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Here's a Costa Rica news story from May 3rd (in Spanish). It shows IDS (AP/UB support office) and PokerStars. Olman Rimola also makes an appearance.

FBI busca en Costa Rica a sujetos sospechosos de lavar millones de dólares

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05-06-2011 , 02:26 PM

#39

gnvsnnkv

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Originally Posted by Flunkonmyduck

i would be taking ur money out asap if u still have money on

Please, stop spreading panic!

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05-06-2011 , 02:26 PM

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Morris King

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Originally Posted by MuckFaster

What's the significance of this for Euro players. Should I take my money off?

good luck w/that

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05-06-2011 , 02:27 PM

#41

ike

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Guess Olman's demands weren't met?

http://haleyspokerblog.blogspot.com/...ehind-ids.html

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05-06-2011 , 02:27 PM

#42

Jokko

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what did they take in the raid?

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05-06-2011 , 02:29 PM

#43

umfml

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Originally Posted by ike

Guess Olman's demands weren't met?

http://haleyspokerblog.blogspot.com/...ehind-ids.html

Exactly what I was thinking

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05-06-2011 , 02:29 PM

#44

CharlesBronson

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Originally Posted by MuckFaster

What does this mean?

It means America is cracking the whip and the Costa Rican police is doing the dirty work.

Sportsbooks are left alone from Dr. Pauly, Tao of Poker.

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05-06-2011 , 02:30 PM

#45

jmrd27

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I have a feeling Pokerstars will be the only ones surviving this whole thing

props to steve for the quick response

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05-06-2011 , 02:30 PM

#46

Go Get It

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Originally Posted by ike

Guess Olman's demands weren't met?

http://haleyspokerblog.blogspot.com/...ehind-ids.html

I guess not, after reading that.

From the article, Olman Rimola states: "I deeply regret this whole situation, and i ask God for guidance to be able to get through this."

Thread title should prolly be changed to say PS likely has nothing to do with this raid.

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05-06-2011 , 02:30 PM

#47

ElevenGrover

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I've been told (cannot confirm, just a random from the field) that IDS employees (the 2.75M) were paid but that TBT employees (UB/AP MarComm offices) have not been paid. Much smaller amount.

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05-06-2011 , 02:31 PM

#48

pocketas227

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jesus christo

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05-06-2011 , 02:31 PM

#49

HotzenplOdds

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Still dont get why this would affect euro players?

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05-06-2011 , 02:31 PM

#50

Solid up arrow

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Originally Posted by CharlesBronson

It means America is cracking the whip and the Costa Rican police is doing the dirty work.

they arent working for americans they are working to protect the rights of the employees of UB/AP. unlike america where the police only work for the government and rich people.

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