Updates: Poker Rooms For U.S. Players

*Last edited by Xianti on Wed, 18 Oct 2006, 11:13pm; edited 1 time in total*

We have compiled a list of poker rooms and their current policies in regards to U.S. players here:
http://www.flopturnriver.com/US-Friendly-Poker-Rooms.php

If you have new information on the status of any of these or other poker rooms, please post a reply below and include the source of your info.

Acceptable sources are official statements or articles citing statements or press releases, or emails from representatives of the poker rooms.

Does anyone have an email or a statement from Doyles Room that shows that they intend to continue in the U.S. market?

here's DB's response via email

Dear natdang,

The account information that you have registered with Betfred lists you as residing in the United States of America.

Please be advised that, following the recent legislation, Betfred has regretfully had to take the decision not to accept any business through our website or call centre from any US citizen.

All Betfred accounts which we believe originate in the USA will be closed with immediate effect.

If you currently have funds with Betfred, we would be grateful if you would contact our Accounts department (accounts@betfred.com) to arrange for the balance to be repaid. Should you have any questions you can also contact our customer service team on 1-800 780 9364.

On behalf of Betfred, we would like to apologise for this inconvenience and thank you for your previous custom.

Kind regards

The Betfred Customer Service Team.

Not sure if this applies to the whole iPoker network or not, but probably.

hey X, how about including neteller and other financial places in the list as well. Is it correct that neteller is going away also??

Bet365 is out...
http://www.eog.com/news/industry.aspx?id=9836

Looks like Bet365's action is not necessarily a sign of all the Prima skins pulling out. Email from our affiliate manager at Battlefield Poker...

----- Original Message -----
From: Affiliate Management
To: Xianti
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 11:23 AM
Subject: RE: Battlefield Poker Support Issue

Hi

We are obviously looking into the matter but we currently have no plans to restrict activity from any countries that are not on our blacklist. The United States is not on this list.

Thanks

AM

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

From: Xianti
Sent: October 4, 2006 11:29 AM
To: xxxxx@battlefieldpoker.com
Subject: Fw: Battlefield Poker Support Issue

Greetings, xxx.

I had sent the below email to your support department and received the same form letter that I got 2 days ago. Could you please address our specific concern as stated below?

Thank you.

Xianti
FlopTurnRiver.com

----- Original Message -----

From: Xianti
To: xxxxx@battlefieldpoker.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 10:17 AM
Subject: Re: Battlefield Poker Support Issue

Hi.

Bet365, another Prima partner, has just announced today that they are pulling out of the U.S. market. I hope this isn't indicative of the entire Prima network.

Has Battlefield changed its stance?

Thank you.

Xianti

I'm not sure if this is the correct place to ask, but what steps should we as players take? Should we move money into these sites immediately? (are they going to stop accepting payments from debit cards, NT, etc at some point?)

What other steps are people taking in reaction to this?

There's some threads in the commune that you can read.

http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=44332&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/poker-44394.htm

Those are a couple, there are more once you get to that forum.

CelebPoker's implementation of U.S. block...

http://www.flopturnriver.com/phpBB2/forum/poker-44583.htm

Didn't see Titan on the list but a friend of mine forwarded me this email today, blocking his name/email/ect.....

From: "Titan Poker" <support@titanpoker.com>
To: *****************************
Subject: Important announcement from Titan Poker to United States residents
Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 14:49:21 -0400 (AST)

Dear ********,

Due to the recent passing of the Unlawful Gambling Enforcement Act by the United States Senate on September 30, 2006, and its imminent enactment as federal law, we will no longer allow real money gaming activities from United States residents.

We regret to inform you that, consequently, we are closing your gaming account at Titan Poker.

Your balance is available to you. You may access your account and request the withdrawal of such balance, subject to any conditions that might apply, including bonuses received.

We appreciate your patronage, and apologize for any inconvenience caused. We hope to be able to offer to you our services again in the future.

Robin Steele
Manager
Titan Poker
"Become A Legend At Titan Poker!"
http://www.Titanpoker.com

Titan's listed.. see iPoker Network.

All the iPoker skins are pulling out.

okay, but it's just the *real money games, right?

Wink

Email From Hollywood

Dear *****,

On September 30th the US Senate passed a bill that would restrict US consumers’ ability to deposit funds to an online gambling business. HollywoodPoker is currently reviewing this recent development.

There are still many unanswered questions and we will notify you with any possible change in our policies or any restrictions in your ability to play on the site as the matter evolves.

There are three key items that we can tell you right now:

1. Your money is completely safe at HollywoodPoker. Your money is kept in a segregated account at one of the largest International banks.

2. You always have 24/7 access to your account funds. You will always be able to get to your money.

3. Your satisfaction is our primary goal and we will continue to keep you apprised of the situation and welcome your feedback. Please do not hesitate to contact us at the support forum
(http://forum.hollywoodpoker.com) or contact us by email at support@hollywoodpoker.com

Sincerely,

The HollywoodPoker Team
support@hollywoodpoker.com
www.HollywoodPoker.com
Where the "Stars" Come to Play

SunPoker is out. See here:

http://www.sunpoker.com/customer_care/US_poker_players.asp

I've also gotten several email responses from both SunPoker support and ecash direct support that confirm the following:

Content:

October 3rd, 2006.

Dear Poker Player,

I'm not sure if you're aware of the recent developments in US online gaming industry. In short, the US government has passed a law that would prohibit banks, credit card companies, and other financial institutions from processing gambling funds. This controversial act was attached to a popular and completely unrelated bill regarding Port Security early Saturday morning. In this way, the act was passed because representatives were more concerned with the major bill being made law and knew only in the final minutes of the attachment.

It does NOT make it illegal for US citizens to play online, however drastically affects your ability to enjoy your favorite poker and casino games by making it difficult to send and receive your deposits and winnings.

In light of these events, our software and ECash provider for SunPoker.com, CryptoLogic and ECashDirect, have made the decision to no longer service US registered accounts.

Consequently, all accounts with US based addresses will no longer be able to play in the casino or poker room as of 12PM EST today October 3rd.

All other accounts with non US based addresses will remain unaffected.

Your current available balance will be mailed to you via check in the coming days. Please allow 3 - 4 weeks for delivery.

Currently it is unclear as to the longer term ramifications of these events at CryptoLogic and should the position change, we will notify you.

In the meantime, we are hoping to make provisions so that you are able to continue to enjoy playing and enjoy the same levels of service and bonuses you've come to expect from us. We will keep you updated in the coming days so stay tuned to this website as well as your email.

Thanks for your time, and we do sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Regards

Adam
Poker Room Manager
http://www.sunpoker.com
adam@sunpoker.com

PS: We continue to maintain that it is your individual right to be allowed to play online responsibly in another form you see fit. We therefore invite you to contact your Congressman (or woman) to express your dismay as to not only the bill itself, but as to the underhanded way in which it was passed.[url][/url][url][/url]

PokerChamps too

Important Account Information

Dear ,

As part of the recent upgrade, PokerChamps has performed a system change that begins the process of moving to a new platform. We have also incorporated geo-location software which enables us to implement a long standing and consistent Group Company policy of not permitting access to individuals in the United States.

Your account has been identified as being a United States account and as a result has been permanently locked with immediate affect. If you have an outstanding balance in your PokerChamps account you will need to email SUPPORT@POKERCHAMPS.COM to arrange the withdrawal of these funds.

You can arrange a withdrawal via wire transfer, cashiers cheque or using any existing Neteller account you may hold.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your contributions to the PokerChamps community, and we wish you all the very best in your poker playing future.

Yours Sincerely,

PokerChamps Management Team

Royal Vegas Poker e-mailed me today to tell me they can no longer do busieness with me now that bill is signed and told me I had to cash out. I cleared raked hands Bonus yesterday so I hope they honor it.

it is with deep regret that we inform you that Royal Vegas Poker will stop accepting bets from our customers in MICHIGAN, as from mid-day, Eastern Standard Time, on October 13th.

The Safe Ports Act passed by the US Congress on Friday, September 29, makes the transfer or direct processing of money to online gaming institutions illegal in the USA.

As a result, Royal Vegas Poker has no choice but to lock your poker account, and return all cash balances to you via check, or your preferred method of payment.

Please log into your account as soon as possible and withdraw or play through any remaining cash balance you may have. Your poker account is: prvr15498726.

Any cash balances remaining in your accounts after Friday, October 13th will be returned.[/b]

word is Ongame is pulling out too Sad

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=7653451&an=0&page=0#Post7653451

no official statement though. hollywood/pokerrom is a part of this network and they still seem to be on the fence? i've seen mixed reports.

edit:
directly from Bwin website.
[url]http://www.Bwin.ag/page.aspx?view=adhocb_13_10_06[/url]

For what it's worth (I don't play at Tropical for real money but got this email since I signed up when they were beta testing):

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