FBI seizes domains of pokerstars, full tilt, ub.. (UPDATE: FTP MONIES!!!!!11)

[Ender]

lol drama? You suddenly rip away a source of entertainment (which some people had a decent amount of cash in) without any information on possible refunds/transfer/or if the money will even be seen again, and you don't expect any sort of speculation or (for the lack of a better word) fear?

I myself hardly had any money on the sites, as for me it's still in the low limits phase of the game. But, for those who stand to lose a nice sized bankroll (even if general feeling is you'll eventually get it back), you can't hardly think you should quiet people from voicing an opinion on a public forum?

And also, I'm not sure if Ender and CBAT were insinuating anything with strange timings, but it's more plausible that the feds simply moved on the case once they could move on the case. It requires less coordination with shadowy puppetmasters.

As I understand it they caught the guy with full knowledge of the payment processors and threatened him with 75 years, so he offered them billion dollar money launders in exchange for his own skin. Once the feds were given such a case on a silver platter, it was probably on all go.

I wasn't so much insinuating as I was saying that when I read it (the hot spots in D.C., and then the sites being frozen by the FBI later; and how closely dated each of them were) put one of those ironic smiles on my face. One of those weird moments where it doesn't look like the people involved with each of those were talking to each other.

I understand that those involved with the laundering and all that had to play it close to the vest. But at the same time, this entire case didn't just appear yesterday, they've been building it and building it ever since the guy said that he'd get them the bigger fish to fry.

[Sasquach991]

Looks like I may have significant "Gambling Losses" to report on my 2011 tax return.

[surviva316]

Looks like I may have significant "Gambling Losses" to report on my 2011 tax return.

i lol'ed hard at this

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lol drama? You suddenly rip away a source of entertainment (which some people had a decent amount of cash in) without any information on possible refunds/transfer/or if the money will even be seen again, and you don't expect any sort of speculation or (for the lack of a better word) fear?

I also expect a person with down syndrome to lick windows... when he does in fact lick a window it doesn't make him any less of a retard.

I myself hardly had any money on the sites, as for me it's still in the low limits phase of the game. But, for those who stand to lose a nice sized bankroll (even if general feeling is you'll eventually get it back), you can't hardly think you should quiet people from voicing an opinion on a public forum?

Most people I know who have lots of money online are not running around like chickens with their heads cut off. Is there a rational fear? Yes, but it doesn't lead to wild speculation that does nothing but bread more fear and inflate the problem.

[OngBonga]

I also expect a person with down syndrome to lick windows... when he does in fact lick a window it doesn't make him any less of a retard.

This is the single greatest thing I ever read in my life. How do I make this my sig?

Oh, it's business as usual for me in the UK, except there's no Yanks at the tables. I'm shocked to admit this, but I kinda miss you guys, there's less English speakers for me to argue with.

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I understand that those involved with the laundering and all that had to play it close to the vest. But at the same time, this entire case didn't just appear yesterday, they've been building it and building it ever since the guy said that he'd get them the bigger fish to fry.

And it built to the point where they felt they had a sufficiently strong case, then they made arrests. That day happened to be April 15th. You are mimicking the way that 9/11 conspiracy documentaries communicate, "heres some coincidental occurances, and heres some hints at how they really are evidence to how this was all a big conspiracy!" Its a really annoying and disingenuous way to conduct yourself.

[Ender]

And it built to the point where they felt they had a sufficiently strong case, then they made arrests. That day happened to be April 15th. You are mimicking the way that 9/11 conspiracy documentaries communicate, "heres some coincidental occurances, and heres some hints at how they really are evidence to how this was all a big conspiracy!" Its a really annoying and disingenuous way to conduct yourself.

Ok? I figured I clarified that I was more amused at it, rather than actually entertaining any ideas of reality with it. And I certainly never sounded anywhere near a conspiracy theorist. I can see the annoyance with some of the aspects of comments and all that, and I brush it off. But ok.