full tilt poker shut down
Thursday, June 30th, 2011The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has suspended Full Tilt Poker ’s license to operate, according to a release from the commission. [1]
The world’s largest online poker site, Full Tilt Poker, had zero players gambling on its site Wednesday after the Alderney Gambling Control Commission — located in the British Channel Islands — suspends FTP’s license. [2]
Full Tilt Poker, owned by Ray Bitar, faces the loss of five of its gaming licenses. [3]
As of right now, players across the world cannot access the Full Tilt Poker platform/software. [4]
Online poker’s Black Friday was very bad news indeed for US-facing poker rooms, but 29th June 2011 could well be remembered as Woeful Wednesday for Full Tilt after its license was suspended by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC). [5]
The online gambling company, based in Alderney, Channel Islands, was targeted by local officials on the momentum of the US crackdown on online poker sites. [3]
Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has today issued Hearing Notices under Regulation 46 of the Alderney eGambling Regulations, 2009 to the above named companies who collectively trade as FULL TILT POKER. [5]
Alderney Gambling Control Commission has suspended Full Tilt Poker’s license to operate. [6]
The AGCC has suspended its gaming license. [4]
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UPDATE: From multiple sources, statement from Isle of Man regarding / reaffirming validity of PokerStars’ license coming soon. [4]
In addition, AGCC has issued Suspension Notices under Regulation 47 to the above named companies requiring them to suspend all operations with immediate effect. [6]
Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has today issued Hearing Notices under Regulation 46 of its Regulations to Vantage Ltd, Oxalic Ltd, Filco Ltd and Orinic Ltd, collectively trading as FULL TILT POKER. [1]
The commission’s move prompted gambling regulators in the Isle of Man to reaffirm the licensing status of PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site that has faced the same legal trouble as Full Tilt. [2]
After the previous shutdown, FullTilt Poker, along with Absolute Poker, did not refund its players’ money. [3]
Sources:
[1] Report: Full Tilt Shut Down By Alderney Gambling …
[2] Online poker giant Full Tilt shut down by overseas …
[3] Full Tilt Poker Loses Licenses: Will Fulltiltpoker …
[4] Full Tilt Poker Shut Down: Alderney Suspends Gaming …
[5] Full Tilt forced to shut down | 32Red Poker Blog
[6] Full Tilt Poker Shut Down
[7] Regulator Shuts Down Gambling Site Full Tilt Poker