This will probably have a positive effect on the country as a whole. Poker players are usually just terrible people who don't pay taxes. Now they'll be forced to interact and socialize with normal people, not the dredges of degenerates populating online poker sites.

I just logged into Full Tilt.

I registered for the daily dollar to test if I could still register for a real money tournament and it registered me like any other day. I also sat at a real money table with no problems.

I live in Alabama. Now...if this is true tomorrow, we shall see.

x2.

Sumanbitch.

On another note, now is a good time to take advantage of a **** load of players probably going on tilt.

this, pretty much

http://www.zerohedge.com/article/gue...tup-con-decade

ESPN_Poker Andrew Feldman
According to @GamblingComp, all the indicted sites, around the world, will be down within 48 hours. #gg
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Fantastic to see a Chinese player on every table at Stars.


No Americans tho.

I would gladly sell him my entire roll for 95 cents on the dollar, if he cares to put his money where his mouth is.

haha so my AP money is play chips? This looks like the time to reg for the 1k on AP!!!!!!!!! ONE TIME!

According to @GamblingComp, all the indicted sites, around the world, will be down within 48 hours. #gg

I want to know that too, has any euro succesfully tried to cashout to neteller, and is it still instant?

better hope that game doesnt break

I think this is an appropriate time to use the most overused word in poker..

Sick

ya but atleast we felt. The joy of rolling around in durrr photoshop threads with our poker friends while internet poker was still alive and beautiful

ESPN_Poker Andrew Feldman
According to @GamblingComp, all the indicted sites, around the world, will be down within 48 hours. #gg

This is on the front page of the NY Daily News website"

Bad gamble? 3 major online poker sites accused of stealing BILLIONS from players

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/index.html#ixzz1JczxuuqH

They are reporting it as the sites stole from the players. Way to go NY daily news.

I mean, as much as this currently sucks, couldn't this be a blessing in disguise in regard to the long-term health of the game?

Let's face it -- online poker in 2011 isn't all that fun anymore. From the games getting harder all the way down to the fact that it is so much tougher to deposit/withdraw.

If fully regulated U.S.-based sites eventually come from this, I will be very happy. I think you will see a huge influx of bad players, which will make the games more fun and easier to beat. Plus, nobody is going to have to worry anymore about getting in trouble for loading money on to a site, their bank accounts getting closed because they cashed out, etc.

People probably thought Party Poker leaving the U.S. market was the end for Americans, but sites like Full Tilt and PokerStars emerged. If those said sites leave as well, my guess down the line is there will be other places to play.

The wire transfer I made recently on PS got approved on 4/13....still hasn't bounced back yet.

I feel terrible for online pros.

Can't play on Stars but was able to get into Full Tilt. Taking shot with my last $500 now since I probably can't ever get to it.

PhilGalfond
Does anyone want to buy a slide?

So annoying hearing everyone say "I cashed out and it says approved." First off, it is approved to be processed through a bank that will be in Federal receivership for facilitating a multibillion dollar fraud, so until you get your money this is not helpful. These sites havent said anything period, so expecting to either see a pop-up that says, "no we are indicted" or "approved" is unrealistic.

A lot of people have a lot at stake, much more than 100 dollar cashouts that after your post is no closer to your pocket. Anyone vote for leaving threads for information and not, "I can login from Argentina," or "i got an approved email."

would ****ing LOVE this answer!

Also this in general if it hasn't been said:

The charges contained in the Indictment and Civil
Complaint are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed
innocent unless and until proven guilty.

from the official document

Not to derail. Should I be at all worried about money on Party?

Weird.. I was listening to that about 5 minutes ago. Sets a good tone for my mood.