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Black Friday
April 15. The day the online poker industry was rocked by the Department of Justice's sweeping strike.
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Dec20
Lederer Settlement Angers Players
Blowing Steam: Many players are incensed over the settlement DoJ prosecutors agreed to with Howard Lederer.
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Dec20
Howard Lederer Settles Black Friday Civil Lawsuit
Former Full Tilt Director settles Black Friday complaint with the United States Attorney's Office of the Southern District of New York.
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Nov30
Absolute Poker Players Not Likely to Receive Excess Full Tilt Funds
AP and UB players shouldn't count on reimbursement from an excess of funds in the Full Tilt remission process.
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Nov29
Rafe Furst Settles Claims in Black Friday Case
Rafe Furst admits no guilt but agrees to forfeit funds in settling the Black Friday charges levied against him by U.S. Attorneys.
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Nov29
The Fall & Rise of Full Tilt Poker
An infographic that tells the story of the Full Tilt Saga.
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Nov21
DoJ Says FTP Claims Administrator to be Hired by January
A Claims Administrator to facilitate payment to U.S. Full Tilt players will be in place by January, the DOJ announced.
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Nov19
"The Howard Lederer Show" as Told by Chad Elie
Convicted payment processor Chad Elie tells all in an interview, including his time spent with Howard Lederer.
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Nov19
Petition to Ban Howard Lederer Circulates Online
A petition to ban Howard Lederer from playing poker at Las Vegas casinos is now being circulated throughout the world wide web.
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Nov17
Howard Lederer Seeks Dismissal of Charges
Howard Lederer seeks to dismiss the civil allegations against him in U.S. v. PokerStars.
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Nov16
Players Petition to Ban Howard Lederer from Aria Poker Room
Aria poker room regulars are circulating a petition seeking to ban Howard Lederer from playing live poker.
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Nov14
PPA: US Full Tilt Repayment 'Long Way Away'
The meeting between PPA reps and DoJ officials did not go well for U.S. Full Tilt players hoping to soon be reunited with their funds.
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Nov12
PPA and DoJ Set for Meeting
News Bite: The Poker Players Alliance and the Department of Justice will meet on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing remission process for US players.
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Nov05
Chad Elie Tweeting Unseen Black Friday Documents
Convicted Black Friday payment processor Chad Elie has been releasing documents via Twitter.
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Oct15
Lederer's Return to Poker Angers Players
Howard Lederer has re-entered the poker community, despite the anger of players over the Full Tilt saga.
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Oct04
Payment Processor Given Five Months in Prison
Chad Elie, who pleaded guilty in March, was sentenced to five months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan.
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Oct01
Howard Lederer Cancels Interview, Stops Talking
Howard Lederer canceled a scheduled interview due to stress taking its toll on both him and his family.
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Sep26
Howard Lederer Keeps Talking
Following his coming out on "The Lederer Files," Howard Lederer has scheduled more interviews on the poker media circuit.
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Sep19
Full Tilt Payment Processor Cops Guilty Plea
Nelson Burtnick pleads guilty to tricking banks into processing transactions for online poker sites.
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Sep18
Howard Lederer Breaks Silence
Howard Lederer tells all about the Full Tilt debacle in a candid interview to be released in segments beginning Tuesday, Sept. 18.
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Sep11
New Charges Filed Against Full Tilt Defendants
The DoJ filed a Second Amended Civil Complaint against the Full Tilt defendants that includes new charges intended to seize assets under forfeiture proceedings.
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Aug31
Poker As Skill Ruling Prompts Full Tilt Defendants To Request Meeting With Judge
Lederer, Furst and Ferguson hoping to use poker as skill ruling in defense of their case.
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Aug14
Help Wanted At DoJ: Full Tilt Claims Administrator
DoJ seeking to hire Claims Administrator to facilitate payments to Full Tilt's U.S. players.
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Aug13
PPA in Overdrive on Behalf of Players
Poker Players Alliance is working overtime on reimbursement of Full Tilt players and urging federal online poker regulations.
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Aug10
PokerStars Pays DoJ $225 Million; Deal Moves Forward
PokerStars pays DoJ $225 million as part of the first of four payments in the agreement to acquire the assets of Full Tilt Poker.
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Aug06
Black Friday Saved Full Tilt Players
Without the Black Friday indictments, players at Full Tilt may not have ever been reimbursed.
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Aug03
DOJ Uncomfortable Paying Poker Winnings?
U.S. Department of Justice may take issue with reimbursing Full Tilt players their entire account balances.
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Aug01
PPA Reaction To PokerStars/DOJ/Full Tilt Deal
PPA is ecstatic over PokerStars/DoJ/Full Tilt deal that will reimburse players, but still urges Congress to enact legislation allowing Americans to play online poker in a regulated environment.
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Aug01
Ray Bitar Officially Says Goodbye To Full Tilt
Full Tilt's Ray Bitar issues statement bidding farewell to the company he founded.
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Jul31
PokerStars Acquires Full Tilt Poker assets
Pokerstars acquires FTP in a $731m deal which will see outstanding player balances returned!
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Jul30
Full Tilt Sale To PokerStars Rumors Heat Up Again
Rumors are again circulating that the sale of Full Tilt to PokerStars is a sure thing.
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Jul27
Judge Doles Out Stiff Sentence To Black Friday Payment Processor Ira Rubin
Payment processor Ira Rubin sentenced to three years behind bars with the judge convinced that his life of crime is far from over.
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Jul24
Absolute Poker VP Dealt 14 Months Behind Bars
Brent Beckley, an Absolute Poker vice president, received 14 months in prison after admitting to illegally processing payments between banks and the online poker site.
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Jul18
Civil Charges Against Bitar On Hold While Criminal Charges Go Forward
Full Tilt's Ray Bitar will answer the criminal charges against him while the civil proceedings are put on hold.
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Jul13
Pokerstars Offer to Buy FTP Rumoured to be 'Bluff'
Former Party Legal Counsel claims Pokerstars FTP takeover is a clever 'Bluff'
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Jul11
Full Tilt Board Members Seek Dismissal of Black Friday Charges
Full Tilt board members Rafe Furst, Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson file motions to dismiss the Black Friday allegations.
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Jul10
Ray Bitar Posts Bail; Granted Release From Jail
Ray Bitar posts bond and is granted his release from custody after seven days behind bars.
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Jul08
Prosecutors Appeal Bail To Keep Bitar Locked Up
Prosecutors file a motion for pretrial detention in an effort to keep Ray Bitar incarcerated until trial.
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Jul04
Ray Bitar Pleads Not Guilty; $2.5 Million Bail Set
Full Tilt CEO Ray Bitar pleads not guilty at arraignment and hints toward imminent takeover of Full Tilt by PokerStars.
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Jul03
Full Tilt's Ray Bitar Surrenders To Feds
Ray Bitar surrenders to federal authorities in U.S. and faces a maximum of 145 years in prison in a superseding indictment.
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May15
Full Tilt Player Reimbursement Scheme To Be Announced At End Of May
An announcement regarding the reimbursement of player funds, as well as the acquisition negotiations between PokerStars, Full Tilt and the DOJ, is expected at the end of May.
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May02
Tapie Planning New Online Poker Site
Laurent Tapie sends an email to Pocket Kings' employees asking them to sign on with him in launching a new online poker site.
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May02
Tapie to create new, independent poker site?
Tapie E-mail reveals audacious plans to recruit key FTP employees to build and operate new market player.
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May01
Tapie Shafted In Full Tilt Purchase?
Did Group Bernard Tapie get played by the DOJ in Full Tilt acquisition negotiations?
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Apr26
Ironic Howard Lederer on 'Business Ethics' Video
In astonishingly ironic fashion, Howard Lederer talks about honesty and ethics in this newly emerged video.
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Apr24
Pokerstars purchase Full Tilt Poker
Unofficial widespread reports state that Pokerstars have completed the takeover of FTP for $750m.
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Apr24
Black Friday Snitch Seen In New York
Daniel Tzvetkoff, the payment processor responsible for the Black Friday allegations that forever changed online poker , was seen on a New York City street.
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Apr20
Campos' Plea Deal Accepted By Judge
Judge signs order accepting plea agreement of guilt to a lone misdemeanor charge for Black Friday payment processor John Campos.
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Apr15
One Year Since Black Friday and Still No Cash
The one-year anniversary of Black Friday is here and players from Full Tilt, Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet have yet to be paid.
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Apr13
Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson Face New Class Action Lawsuit
Full Tilt Directors are named in a new class action civil lawsuit filed in Nevada District Court.
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Apr10
PPA Marks Black Friday Anniversary With New Campaign
Poker Players Alliance launches new campaign entitled "The Players Will Never Fold" to mark Black Friday's one-year anniversary.
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Mar28
Campos and Elie Enter Guilty Plea Deal for Black Friday Charges
Despite a highly anticipated trial set for April 9th, both men have just reached plea agreements in their respective cases and will avoid a day in court.
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Mar22
Daniel Tzvetkoff to testify in Black Friday case
Daniel Tzvetkoff, a man whose fall from grace was quite spectacular, is set to testify in court against those indicted on Black Friday.
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Mar15
FTP Takeover Deal Nearing Completion?
Sources suggest completion of deal by the end of next week.
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Mar08
New Interests In Full Tilt Acquisition?
Poker operators and private equity firm rumored to attempt deal should GBT takeover fail.
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Mar07
Bitar Gives Little Away
Former Full Tilt boss makes an appearance to offer public apology but reveals next to nothing about events behind the scenes.
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Mar05
Lindgren: Unpaid Fantasy Draft Debts
Former Full-Tilt Pro accused of not settling bets by TwoPlusTwo thread.
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Feb10
Elie/Campos Motions Of Dimiss Denied By Judge
Alleged payment processors still to stand trial in April.
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Feb09
Juanda/Dwan - Big Figures But Working With GBT
Possibility of some Full Tilt Pros helping GBT over player debts.
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Feb08
GBT Lawyer Says Matusow Owes $700k
GBT's attorney gives full amount owed by Matusow, who states otherwise.
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Feb03
Full Tilt - Spoke Too Soon?
Another setback could possibly put the deal on hold.
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Feb02
News Bite - Full Tilt Poker - March 1st?
A deal has been agreed by Full Tilt and the DOJ, with a possible relaunch date included.
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Jan26
Chris Ferguson Possible Reason For Full Tilt Delay
Chris Ferguson has been named as the reason for the delays on the Full Tilt takeover.
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Jan19
Rubin Pleads Guilty To Charges On "Black Friday"
Ira Rubin accepts charges of money laundering, bank and wire fraud and gambling offences.
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Dec18
Group Bernard Tapie Last Minute Spanish Licence Application
Group Bernard Tapie submitted an application for a Spanish licence just hours before the midnight deadline that passed a few days ago.
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Dec01
Indicted Sites Receive Further Extension
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has given Full Tilt, PokerStars and Absolute Poker until January 2, 2012 to respond to the amended civil complaint issued on September 20.
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Nov17
GBT Signs Agreement with DOJ
The Department of Justice has signed an agreement with Groupe Bernard Tapie taking the latter one step closer to completing its acquisition of Full Tilt Poker.
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Nov15
Full Tilt Files Claims for Player Funds
Full Tilt and associated companies have filed claims for close to $100 million in player funds.
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Nov14
News Bite: Full Tilt Execs Sign Waivers of Service
Bitar, Ferguson, Lederer and Furst will not have to appear in court to acknowledge the complaints against them.
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Nov07
Regulators Close SunFirst Bank
SunFirst Bank, whose former vice chairman John Campos was indicted on Black Friday, has been shut down by Utah regulators almost seven months after the April 15 indictments.
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Nov05
US Department of Justice Responds to Campos and Elie
The US Department of Justice has filed its response to the pre-trial motions to dismiss by John Campos and Chad Elie.
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Nov03
News Bite: Indicted Sites Receive Further Extension
Full Tilt, PokerStars and Absolute Poker have until the end of November to respond to the amended civil complaint issued on September 20.
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Nov02
News Bite: Tapie Expects Final Agreement in 15 Days
A final agreement between Groupe Bernard Tapie and the Department of Justice is expected to be signed "within 15 days," according to Laurent Tapie.
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Nov01
Tapies Reach Agreement with DOJ
The US Department of Justice and Groupe Bernard Tapie have reached an agreement that allows for the repayment of players worldwide.
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Oct27
News Bite: US Gov Waives Filing Time Limits for Swiss Accounts
The US government will "waive all filing time limits" on the claim of assets from bank accounts seized in Switzerland, according to a letter by US Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein.
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Oct24
News Bite: Pocket Kings Axes 180 Jobs
According to sources close to the company, Pocket Kings has laid off at least 180 employees in Dublin.
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Oct21
Another Class Action Suit
Lary Kennedy and Greg Omotoy have filed a class action lawsuit against Full Tilt, its board members, pros and lawyers.
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Oct20
News Bite: AGCC Makes Correction
The AGCC has corrected a prior statement pertaining to funds seized by the Department of Justice.
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Oct14
Another $2 million Seized
The US government has seized $2 million in funds believed to be tied to the Black Friday and Blue Monday indictments.
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Oct12
$20 Million Seized in Swiss Accounts
More than 18 million Swiss francs (approximately $20 million) was seized by the courts of Geneva on September 26, reports La Tribune de Genève.
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Oct09
Tzvetkoff is Feds' Star Witness
Daniel Tzvetkoff will be called on by the Feds to testify against PokerStars, Full Tilt and Absolute Poker.
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Oct05
Cardroom International and Others File Claims
Cardroom International and the Commonwealth of Kentucky filed asset claims on September 30.
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Oct04
Full Tilt Financing May Involve Player Investment
The acquisition of Full Tilt by Groupe Bernard Tapie could involve offering equity stakes to customers with the largest balances online.
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Oct04
News Bite: AGCC Distances Itself from Full Tilt
The Alderney Gaming Control Commission (AGCC) has released a statement further distancing itself from Full Tilt.
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Oct03
Campos and Elie File Motions to Dismiss
John Campos and Chad Elie have filed motions to dismiss the civil complaints against them.
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Oct03
News Bite: Indicted Sites Must Respond by Month's End
Full Tilt, PokerStars and Absolute Poker have been given until October 31 to respond to the amended civil complaint.
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Oct02
Bernard Tapie Seeks Small Stake
Bernard Tapie says that if a deal is completed, he only expects to retain a 5-10% stake in Full Tilt.
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Oct01
News Bite: Another Class Action Suit
Merchant Law Group of Canada has filed a class action lawsuit against Full Tilt.
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Sep30
Laurent Tapie Speaks Up
Laurent Tapie speaks to iGaming France in his first interview since announcing an acquisition agreement with Full Tilt.
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Sep30
Full Tilt Signs Acquisition Agreement
Groupe Bernard Tapie has signed an exclusive agreement to acquire Full Tilt and all of its associated assets.
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Sep30
News Bite: Bitar Files Claim
Ray Bitar has filed a claim against seized assets
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Sep29
Full Tilt Licenses Revoked
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) announced today that Full Tilt’s operating licenses have been revoked.
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Sep29
DOJ Releases Statement
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has released a statement regarding Full Tilt.
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Sep29
Another Full Tilt Statement
Full Tilt releases another feeble statement.
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Sep27
Full Tilt: We're No Ponzi Scheme
Full Tilt has issued a new statement denying recent Ponzi Scheme allegations.
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Sep23
Packing to Play
With no other viable alternatives after Black Friday, a small, dedicated few have packed up to play.
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Sep23
PPA Advises Players
The Poker Players Alliance (PPA) has encouraged players to contact the Victim/Witness Coordinator at the U.S. Attorney’s office.
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Sep22
Financing Before Licensing
The AGCC has yet to make an announcement following its regulatory hearing with Full Tilt.
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Sep22
News Bite: FT Signs Letter of Intent
Full Tilt has signed a letter of intent regarding a potential investment with an unnamed group from the gambling industry.
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Sep20
US Attorney Labels FT 'Ponzi Scheme'
Manhattan’s U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said today that Full Tilt and its board of directors operated “as a massive Ponzi scheme against its own players.”
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Sep14
Another Full Tilt Statement
Full Tilt has released another detailed statement.
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Sep09
Another Full Tilt Lawsuit
Full Tilt is hit with a third class action lawsuit.
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Sep05
News Bite: US Gov Frees PokerStars Funds
The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced that it has released money from a frozen PokerStars account.
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Sep02
FT Lawyers Bail
Ifrah Law PLLC has filed a motion seeking to withdraw as defense counsel in the class-action lawsuit brought against Full Tilt on June 30.
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Aug30
Full Tilt Releases Statement
Full Tilt releases a detailed statement explaining why it has been unable to pay back players.
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Aug23
Full Tilt Issues Statement
Full Tilt has announced that it is seeking other investors, while management apologises for its lack of communication.
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Aug22
Pocket Kings CMO Resigns
Lothar Rentschler has announced his resignation.
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Aug17
FT Faces New Class Action Suit
A new class action lawsuit has been brought against Full Tilt.
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Aug03
PocketFives Suspends Advertising for US Sites
PocketFives.com, one of the largest poker forums on the internet, pulls advertising.
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Jul22
Phil Gordon Cleared in Full Tilt Lawsuit
Phil Gordon was cleared of any wrongdoing regarding his involvement in Full Tilt Poker today.
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Jul14
Deadline To Seize Frozen Bankrolls Looms
The deadline to regain assets lost on Black Friday is tomorrow.
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Jul01
Full Tilt to be Purchased by European Investors
Full Tilt may have found buyers to shore up the site.
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Jun29
AGCC Announces Suspension of Full Tilt Poker
The AGCC announced the suspension of Full Tilt Poker's license this morning.
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Jun11
Black Friday Indictments Cause Tension
Phil Ivey and Mike Matusow clash over Ivey's lawsuit.
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Jun08
Suspect in Black Friday Indictments Detained
Ira Rubin, a U.S. citizen accused of helping online poker companies circumvent U.S. laws prohibiting the processing of gambling payments, was detained Wednesday.
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Jun03
Black Friday and Beyond
The timing of the Department of Justice’s strike rocked an industry caught off-guard, though the sweeping shutdown may finally pave the way for open regulation.
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