I agree. Hopefully we can see ads like "Legend is back" or something
Their software provided the best online poker experience. And it's very enjoyable for recreational players.

I would say 7-10 days before they plan to open you'll see some ads. I would also think there will be a big tournment with a huge min prize to help start things out. Maybe you have to make a deposit in order to be able to enter.

are vanillla gift cards going to work there.. they save my credit from being ****ty

This is definitely not a complaint, as I am extremely pleased to be getting money back that I had written off, but I am a little surprised at the way they are going about things.

I mean there is less than a month to go and the majority of the people haven't heard a word from Full Tilt.

I mean how hard would it be to just shoot out an email saying " Hi, we are pleased to announce that Full Tilt is restarting operations on **** at *** and as a valued customer we would like to see you back at the tables". (Or something along these lines.)

There are probably thousands of players who are not on any poker forum and don't know what's happening. I suppose, if you wanted to be nasty, you could say this is intentional and they won't have to pay those people back but I don't think PokerStars would operate like that.

So, will we have access to our bankrolls by november 6th or we'll have to apply for the br when the site relaunches? if its the latter, how long aproximately will it take until we have our bankrolls after the application?

For non U.S player you will have access to your funds for both play and withdrawall by Nov 6th. For U.S players you have to wait for the DOJ, and you could still be waiting this time next year.

Hey ,in your recent update you said this ...


"Yes, we plan on having an Inter-Site Transfer feature that will allow for players to move money from their PokerStars account to their own FTP account (and vice versa, although I personally discourage that)."

Why do you discourage it?I know it is your own personal thoughts ,but I am interested to why you think this

Thank you

Because he would rather people play on the site he manages?

Or he could have the money by Christmas.

I know you're probably exaggerating on the latter, but are you sure about the former?

You will be able to withdraw or play by 11/6. It's laid out in legal documents signed by the DoJ, Pokerstars, and FTP. A Pokerstars press release states that the relaunch will be the first week of nov.

ok, ok, thanks!

For the former the post above is correct. For the latter I was not making a joke.

Will a transfer from stars to fulltilt still be eligible for a deposit bonus?

[ ]A transfer is a deposit
[ ]Transfers from site to site will be up by the relaunch
[X] Hellz to the NO

And I though only first deposits got the bonus unless they had a reload offer?

FYP

NO, it has to be new money deposited.

It's been confermed that the site to site transfers will by up at relunch.

Could you please do something on the new ftp to remove bumhunters from the heads up lobby's. Heads up rush, cap on the number of tables, banning players that refuse action, a small escrow to sit an empty table in the lobby (and lose it if you sitout before playing x number of hands), whatever it takes, because right now heads up on multiple sites is just a joke.

Ive been dreaming 2 nights in a row now playing rush at FTP, with the exception that the avatars were those aliens from toy story. Good sign?

Anyhow, 1 month left GOGOGOGOGGO!

Hi all,

We just updated our home page to include a new "countdown clock" that is counting down the days until re-launch, which is officially scheduled for November 6th. Also now on that page is a link to our most recent press release which discusses Gus Hansen joining Full Tilt Poker as our first brand ambassador.

In addition, the FAQ at the bottom of the page has been updated to include answers that are more fully known at this point (although nothing really new to anyone paying attention to this thread).

We also have our first email going out to all players that played for real money on FTP. There won't be much in the way of new information to anyone that's been paying attention on the forums or elsewhere, but for everyone else it will be a good "this is what has happened so far" type email. Expect to get something over the next few days since not all of our systems are back online yet from the big server move and getting an email out to this many players will take longer than usual.

To the questions:

1. Will FTP change the store-purchased bonuses to be instantly credited (like PokerStars cash bonuses) instead of requiring clearance?

- There are no plans to change this, no.

2. Can you at least tell us if you are planning to have electronics in the FTP store again or will FTP do the same as PS and only offer gift certificates?

- We haven't even gotten to the planning stages of the future store, so I don't have an answer for this yet.

3. I can't access the email that my account is linked to and I don't have the password to the account. Can I get a time when I'll be able to access FTP and what sort of documents I'll have to provide?

- Early November is the best time estimate I can give for that. You'll have to contact support and will need to provide them as much detail about your account as possible (excluding your password which will never be asked). Things like your former email address, the address listed in the account, and username. Then you'll need to prove you are that person with a Photo ID (Passport or Driver's License most commonly) and verify your current location with a recent utility bill or bank statement.

4. I won a MiniFTOPS, will I receive my shirt?

- You will either receive your jacket and/or jersey or get compensated in some way. This won't happen by re-launch, but it will happen.

5. Could you please give us at least approximate timeline when we will get some real news (rakeback/VIP system/our balances/re-launch promotions/new features etc.)?

- All of those answers will be known before re-launch, likely before the end of this month.

6. When is the next FTOPS?

- December 2nd-16th. (Really!)

7. Are you guys prepared for server overload?

- We're doing our best to make sure we're ready for any kind of server or cashier load. That's definitely one part of the reason this re-launch process is taking the full 90 days.

8. Will there be deposit/withdraw option for Moneybookers (Skrill)?

- Yep.

9. Who will be the faces of FTP now?

- In addition to the Gus announcement mentioned above, we'll be announcing a couple more pros before re-launch. From there it's anyone's guess!

10. Will pre-Black Friday hand histories be available from FTP?

- Yep. If the Hand History tool isn't available at re-launch, you would have to request the hands from support, but they will be available in some form.

11. Will Full Tilt employees be allowed to play for real money at Full Tilt? Will they be allowed to play for real money at PokerStars? Will PokerStars employees be allowed to play for real money at Full Tilt?

- No, no, and no.

Note to self:

Great update, the countdown is on

NICE!

29 days to software download also?

In before 50 messages from cheaters, scammers, idiots, etc. who are trying to find a way around having to prove who they are to get "their" money back.

Nice update Shyam. Thanks!
29 days and counting...