Online Poker Sites Shut Down - MyPokerBasics.com Bares Solutions
As the online poker community continues to recover from the shock of several front-running poker sites being shut down by the US Department of Justice last week, leading online poker authority MyPokerBasics.com is working diligently to unearth the most reliable solutions for American poker players who seek to continue enjoying their internet betting experience from the comfort of home.
It has been a tumultuous week to say the least for the majority of American online poker players, as well as players from all other regions of the globe. The staggering news that today's largest online poker sites have been shut down indefinitely was a shock to the countless players who hold real cash bankroll accounts at these web sites, but MyPokerBasics.com is looking to ease the mental burden of those affected by offering alternative solutions.
The debacle began on the afternoon of April 15, 2011 when members of the online poker sites PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and UB (formerly Ultimate Bet) attempted to login to their accounts only to find a disturbing missive had replaced their customary home pages. Instead of being met with a vision of poker pro images, promotional details and membership login screens, visitors were dealt an unsavory message detailing the disappearance of their favorite poker rooms.
It started with the official seals of the US Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations, tailed by an officious statement that the sites were under criminal investigation on allegations of money laundering. The epistle continued with threatening tones that all but accused American members of the poker sites of committing criminal acts by knowingly and willingly participating in unlawful internet gambling.
The appalling replacement of the web sites with such an alarming message sent the online poker community into a nervous uproar. Many online poker players actually thought it little more than a distasteful prank pulled off by some group of miscreant hackers. Those notions were quickly dissolved as the US Attorney for New York's Southern District issued a public statement that he had filed charges against the proprietors of the poker sites in question, accusing them of money laundering. Thus the domain names had been seized in connection with the pending investigation.
The domains confiscated by US courts include PokerStars.com, FullTiltPoker.com, AbsolutePoker.com and UB.com.
The questions arising from the event have been many, but thus far answers have been few and far between. Obviously most online poker players who were affected by the seizure want to know what brought about this sudden scandal, and certainly what is to become of the poker sites involved. Another inquiry that is being less stridently voiced, likely due to the anxiety and tension caused of the DOJ's ominous notice, is where Americans can go to play online poker now that the leading web sites are out of commission.
MyPokerBasics.com, a leading authority in online poker resources, knows that it will be quite some time before an outcome to the case is established. Since the most enunciated questions cannot yet be answered, the editors of the poker guide are currently aiming to present a solution to that last question.
MyPokerBasics.com revealed that Sportsbook Poker is the most established and reputable member of the online poker community that continues to accept American poker players.
The next site to make the list was Players Only, an online poker room licensed in Antigua and Barbuda since 2006. The island nations have been fighting the US government on its unlawful internet gambling stance since the UIGEA was first enacted in 2006, thus the site's unwavering commitment to the reception of American online poker players is not expected to change any time soon.
Lock Poker was the number three US-facing poker site singled out by MyPokerBasics.com as a premier destination for immobilized members of PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and UB. Established in 2008, Lock Poker has quickly climbed the ranks of respected gambling operators and is proud to boast its dedication American players.
MyPokerBasics.com has lead the race along the online poker information highway by detailing the latest poker news, important safety precautions for online poker players and defining different aspects of the industry to help shepherd players into a safe, secure and responsible experience betting over the internet.
Matt Hayes
MyPokerBasics.com
www.mypokerbasics.com
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It has been a tumultuous week to say the least for the majority of American online poker players, as well as players from all other regions of the globe. The staggering news that today's largest online poker sites have been shut down indefinitely was a shock to the countless players who hold real cash bankroll accounts at these web sites, but MyPokerBasics.com is looking to ease the mental burden of those affected by offering alternative solutions.
The debacle began on the afternoon of April 15, 2011 when members of the online poker sites PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and UB (formerly Ultimate Bet) attempted to login to their accounts only to find a disturbing missive had replaced their customary home pages. Instead of being met with a vision of poker pro images, promotional details and membership login screens, visitors were dealt an unsavory message detailing the disappearance of their favorite poker rooms.
It started with the official seals of the US Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations, tailed by an officious statement that the sites were under criminal investigation on allegations of money laundering. The epistle continued with threatening tones that all but accused American members of the poker sites of committing criminal acts by knowingly and willingly participating in unlawful internet gambling.
The appalling replacement of the web sites with such an alarming message sent the online poker community into a nervous uproar. Many online poker players actually thought it little more than a distasteful prank pulled off by some group of miscreant hackers. Those notions were quickly dissolved as the US Attorney for New York's Southern District issued a public statement that he had filed charges against the proprietors of the poker sites in question, accusing them of money laundering. Thus the domain names had been seized in connection with the pending investigation.
The domains confiscated by US courts include PokerStars.com, FullTiltPoker.com, AbsolutePoker.com and UB.com.
The questions arising from the event have been many, but thus far answers have been few and far between. Obviously most online poker players who were affected by the seizure want to know what brought about this sudden scandal, and certainly what is to become of the poker sites involved. Another inquiry that is being less stridently voiced, likely due to the anxiety and tension caused of the DOJ's ominous notice, is where Americans can go to play online poker now that the leading web sites are out of commission.
MyPokerBasics.com, a leading authority in online poker resources, knows that it will be quite some time before an outcome to the case is established. Since the most enunciated questions cannot yet be answered, the editors of the poker guide are currently aiming to present a solution to that last question.
MyPokerBasics.com revealed that Sportsbook Poker is the most established and reputable member of the online poker community that continues to accept American poker players.
The next site to make the list was Players Only, an online poker room licensed in Antigua and Barbuda since 2006. The island nations have been fighting the US government on its unlawful internet gambling stance since the UIGEA was first enacted in 2006, thus the site's unwavering commitment to the reception of American online poker players is not expected to change any time soon.
Lock Poker was the number three US-facing poker site singled out by MyPokerBasics.com as a premier destination for immobilized members of PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and UB. Established in 2008, Lock Poker has quickly climbed the ranks of respected gambling operators and is proud to boast its dedication American players.
MyPokerBasics.com has lead the race along the online poker information highway by detailing the latest poker news, important safety precautions for online poker players and defining different aspects of the industry to help shepherd players into a safe, secure and responsible experience betting over the internet.
Matt Hayes
MyPokerBasics.com
www.mypokerbasics.com
PR Courtesy of Online PR Media: http://bit.ly/hngIRH
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