Stars Update #3

[ZBTHorton]

Expect an announcement today. I didn't want this to get buried inside the other thread. I think it'll be on the Stars website, as I don't expect a mass e-mail or anything yet.

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Fixed typo in title -- 4_2

[Vern]

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Expect an announcement today. I didn't want this to get buried inside the other thread. I think it'll be on the Stars website, as I don't expect a mass e-mail or anything yet.

- ZBT

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Yeah, and for all those people that don't believe him, well, you can you know what his you know what.

Edit:Fixed the typo in the reply title too.

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Expect an announcement today. I didn't want this to get buried inside the other thread. I think it'll be on the Stars website, as I don't expect a mass e-mail or anything yet.

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Yeah, and for all those people that don't believe him, well, you can you know what with his you know what.

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Hahahaha.

[paperboyNC]

You mean expect an announcement that they are staying in the US, right?

[4_2_it]

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Edit:Fixed the typo in the reply title too.

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Vern,

Oops, it wasn't a typo, he expects everyone who reads this thread to transfer him $3 /images/graemlins/grin.gif

ZBT -- Many thanks for sharing your knowledge /images/graemlins/smile.gif

[beaster]

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ZBT -- Many thanks for sharing your knowledge /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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Seconded. Here's hoping I get to clear the $240 worth of bonus I have stacked there.

[QuarterTon]

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ZBT -- Many thanks for sharing your knowledge /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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yes ty v much for keeping us updated! looking forward to hearing the news

[Uglyowl]

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[Vern]

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Do you know how many people would mess up a reload bonus code that had a space in it?

[Uglyowl]

Guess that is why I don't work for a poker site /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[Jeremy517]

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Expect an announcement today. I didn't want this to get buried inside the other thread. I think it'll be on the Stars website, as I don't expect a mass e-mail or anything yet.

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"Today" as in "Today in the US"? It isn't normal business hours for the Isle of Mann anymore.

In other words, should I continue refreshing like a madman, or should I wait until tomorrow?

[Vern]

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Expect an announcement today. I didn't want this to get buried inside the other thread. I think it'll be on the Stars website, as I don't expect a mass e-mail or anything yet.

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"Today" as in "Today in the US"? It isn't normal business hours for the Isle of Mann anymore.

[/ QUOTE ]I thought PS PR department was run out of Colorado, at least that is where all the FPP Store items ship from.

[ZBTHorton]

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Expect an announcement today. I didn't want this to get buried inside the other thread. I think it'll be on the Stars website, as I don't expect a mass e-mail or anything yet.

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"Today" as in "Today in the US"? It isn't normal business hours for the Isle of Mann anymore.

In other words, should I continue refreshing like a madman, or should I wait until tomorrow?

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Today in the US. Keep refreshing.

[Vern]

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Expect an announcement today. I didn't want this to get buried inside the other thread. I think it'll be on the Stars website, as I don't expect a mass e-mail or anything yet.

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"Today" as in "Today in the US"? It isn't normal business hours for the Isle of Mann anymore.

In other words, should I continue refreshing like a madman, or should I wait until tomorrow?

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Today in the US. Keep refreshing.

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Should we be refreshing the main page or the press release page?

[ZBTHorton]

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Expect an announcement today. I didn't want this to get buried inside the other thread. I think it'll be on the Stars website, as I don't expect a mass e-mail or anything yet.

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"Today" as in "Today in the US"? It isn't normal business hours for the Isle of Mann anymore.

In other words, should I continue refreshing like a madman, or should I wait until tomorrow?

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Today in the US. Keep refreshing.

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Should we be refreshing the main page or the press release page?

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I honestly have no idea. I was just told it would probably not be a mass e-mail type announcement, and something would be stated on the web site.

I would relax for a little bit guys. Keep checking back. Breathe. Cory Lidle just flew a plane into a building in NYC...go check that out.

[nhtool]

Desperation makes me sad.

[1p0kerboy]

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Cory Lidle just flew a plane into a building in NYC...go check that out.


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That sucks. He is dead.

[ZBTHorton]

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Cory Lidle just flew a plane into a building in NYC...go check that out.


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That sucks. He is dead.

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Agreed.

[m bozeman]

Blame the Tigers. He would still be pitching if they didn't whoop the Yankees.

[1p0kerboy]

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Blame the Tigers. He would still be pitching if they didn't whoop the Yankees.


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Yeah but the Phillies traded him to New York.

[1p0kerboy]

Or was he FA?

[LesJ]

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I would relax for a little bit guys. Keep checking back. Breathe. Cory Lidle just flew a plane into a building in NYC...go check that out.



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Yes. . . very sad turn of events. Lidle pitched for my favorite team, the Cincy Reds for a couple of years and always seemed to be a class individual. The apparent lack of terroristic ties to this disaster is wonderful, but the abrupt loss of life is still tragic.

[APerfect10]

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Or was he FA?

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No, him and Bobby Abreu were both traded from Philly to New York in the same deal.

[HeroInBlack]

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Lidle pitched for my favorite team, the Cincy Reds for a couple of years and always seemed to be a class individual.

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Arthur Rhodes would not agree with you.

[dneedle1]

I know this is off topic, but I vividly remember Thurman Munson's death (I was 9) in a plane crash on a runway, while practicing takeoffs and landings. I was at the very next game at Yankee Stadium the next day. The night of that game remains one of the most vivid memories of my life. Truth is much much stranger than fiction.

[Fat City]

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Cory Lidle just flew a plane into a building in NYC...go check that out.

[/ QUOTE ]At least it wasnt a JET that crashed into the building.

[Asianj]

Corey Lidle ran some charitable poker events. He was a class act. This was a tragedy.

[Sniper]

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I would relax for a little bit guys. Keep checking back. Breathe. Cory Lidle just flew a plane into a building in NYC...go check that out.

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fwiw, he was also a poker player...

[mhcmarty]

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Blame the Tigers. He would still be pitching if they didn't whoop the Yankees.

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That's exactl what my wife just said in an e-mail. I'd be worried.

[MicroBob]

ummmm, while this is a very interesting story I don't think it has much to do with PokerStars' upcoming announcement for poker legislation in general.

[1p0kerboy]

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ummmm, while this is a very interesting story I don't think it has much to do with PokerStars' upcoming announcement for poker legislation in general.


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MB, you will see that the OP and moderator hijacked his own thread and directed the discussion in this direction. Therefore, none of us can be held accountable.

'BOY

[Asianj]

On P-Stars, if they are not sending out an email and instead posting a message on their site, it implies it is more likley thye will not shut out US customers- any well-run company would send an email to their customers if they were going to ban them- and as we know pstars is a very well-run company

[1p0kerboy]

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On P-Stars, if they are not sending out an email and instead posting a message on their site, it implies it is more likley thye will not shut out US customers- any well-run company would send an email to their customers if they were going to ban them- and as we know pstars is a very well-run company


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I don't buy this. I think they would be just as likely to release a public statement first.

And besides, what does that have to do with Cory Lidle?

[HawkeyeV]

article on cardplayer front page says Stars is staying in US market

[Coy_Roy]

"Card Player has learned moments ago that PokerStars has made a decision to continue accepting U.S. customers even if the President signs the current legislation. Bravo for PokerStars!"

http://cardplayer.com/poker_news/news_story/1485?class=PokerNews

[DMoogle]

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"Card Player has learned moments ago that PokerStars has made a decision to continue accepting U.S. customers even if the President signs the current legislation. Bravo for PokerStars!"

http://cardplayer.com/poker_news/news_story/1485?class=PokerNews

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Que? PokerStars hasn't even posted their statement on their website yet!

[Asianj]

Guess my analysis was right

[gumpzilla]

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"Card Player has learned moments ago that PokerStars has made a decision to continue accepting U.S. customers even if the President signs the current legislation. Bravo for PokerStars!"

http://cardplayer.com/poker_news/news_story/1485?class=PokerNews

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Que? PokerStars hasn't even posted their statement on their website yet!

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Maybe their sources are even more inside than ZBT's sources.

[Sniper]

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"Card Player has learned moments ago that PokerStars has made a decision to continue accepting U.S. customers even if the President signs the current legislation. Bravo for PokerStars!"

http://cardplayer.com/poker_news/news_story/1485?class=PokerNews

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Que? PokerStars hasn't even posted their statement on their website yet!

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Maybe their sources are even more inside than ZBT's sources.

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Maybe they are getting their news from 2+2... /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[gumpzilla]

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Maybe they are getting their news from 2+2... /images/graemlins/wink.gif

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That would be awesome.

[ZBTHorton]

The announcement will be on the website soon. Just relax guys.

[whangarei]

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ZBT -- Many thanks for sharing your knowledge /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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[ZBTHorton]

http://www.pokerstars.com/legislation/uigea/

[Sniper]

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The announcement will be on the website soon. Just relax guys.

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http://www.creativedust.com/hpr/breath_detail1.jpg

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Dear PokerStars Player -

As you are probably aware, the United States Congress recently enacted the Safe Port Act which contains provisions relating to Internet gambling.

PokerStars has received extensive expert advice from within and outside the U.S. which concluded that these provisions do not alter the U.S. legal situation with respect to online poker. Furthermore it is important to emphasize that the Act does not in any way prohibit you from playing online poker.

Therefore, our business continues as before - open to players worldwide including the US. You may play on our site as you did prior to the Act.

PokerStars believes that poker is a game of skill enjoyed by millions of players and we remain committed to providing you a safe and fun environment in which to play.

We value your loyalty to PokerStars, and look forward to continuing to serve you with the best online poker experience, as we have for the past five years, six billion hands, and 40 million tournaments.


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[QuarterTon]

yay!!!

[malo]

Great news!!!!!!

Thanks ZBT for all you contributions these past few days--it was nice to have hope that Stars would stand up to this.

Yeeeehaaaa!