As many people are well aware, the United States Congress
recently passed legislation that aims to make it illegal for U.S.
banks to process transactions related to online gaming.
We, like all online poker players, are dismayed and
saddened by these potential regulations, and are doing our best to
determine what these changes will mean to our customers. We are continuing
to study this legislation and, until our investigation is complete,
believe it would be wrong to comment on how these new rules will impact
the ability for players to transfer funds to and from Full Tilt Poker.
In the short term, we assure you that your online experience
at Full Tilt Poker will not change. You will still be able to deposit
and withdraw money from the site using the same methods and payment
processors you have always used, and your money will remain completely
safe and secure. We cannot predict how the online poker experience
may change in the future, but we do not expect any immediate impact
from the legislation, as the banking industry has 270 days to implement
new rules after the bill is signed.
It is also important to note that, once signed, the
new legislation will not criminalize individuals for playing poker
online. Instead, the bill will eventually attempt to prevent the transfer
of funds to online gaming. As poker is a game of skill rather than
pure chance, we hope that it will not be affected by this new bill.
Speculation aside, however, we will continue to work closely with
organizations like the Poker Player's Alliance to lobby for an exemption
for online poker and for your right to play a truly American game
from the privacy of your own home and computer.
While this last-minute congressional move has undoubtedly
caused concern among our players, we want to assure you that Full
Tilt Poker is legally regulated and licensed to offer its services
to anyone around the world and that your day-to-day experience at
the site will remain unchanged in all respects.
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