It's official, Pacific is finally gone

[abarber]

It's a sad day when the softest poker room in the history of online poker is officially done for in the US:

Saturday, October 21, 2006
888.com’s updates regarding the Recent US Legal Developments



Dear XXXXXX



888.com deeply regrets the decision of the US Congress to ban gaming sites from
accepting bets from US based customers. As a responsible public company we would
like to update you on the decisions we have taken and to inform you of the changes
to our gaming products and services in light of this event.





·

As of Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 23:59 CONT, 888.com will no longer accept bets
from US based players. Until then, US based members are permitted to play for Real
Money as usual.



·

The new limitations do not apply to cash outs. US based members will be able to
request cash outs with no time limit. We can assure you that any funds that you hold
in your Casino-on-Net or Pacific Poker account are safe and secure as always.



·

Casino-on-Net and Pacific Poker’s Practice Play versions will continue to be
available for your gaming enjoyment.



·

You are welcome to try out our new and exciting skill games which are permitted
under the new legislation at www.888.tv. (http://www.888.tv.)



·

US based members may keep their accounts open as we plan to launch new Money Play
games in the near future that will be legal under the new legislation.


It is our promise to you, our valued members, to continue providing the very best
possible products and services in the online gaming industry. We will update you in
advance with any new developments regarding the US legislation.



Please feel free to contact our Member Support Department if you have any questions
about your account:



support@888.com

support@pacificpoker.com

support@reefclubcasino.com



Sincerely



888 Management

[epiLog]

[censored] them.

[genesisgkh33]

Yep. I got the same email. Their stud and Omaha Hi/Lo traffic had become almost non existant this week anyway.

[TOPTWO]

it was soft

[Python49]

They want people to stick around for play money games? ROFL

[BadLieutenant]

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[censored] them.

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[LuckyTxGuy]

Soft isn't even the word. I had signed up with Pacific over a year ago, cleared my bonus and never gone back because of their horrible software. About 2 months ago I decided I wanted a change from Party and I downloaded Pacific again and started playing. Oh my gosh....I've never seen such easy money. The players were the worst I'd ever seen! Heck I finished 13th in a WSOP MTT tourney, only 12 places from winning the WSOP seat. I'm not THAT good by any means. I satellite-ed into the tourney and the play was horrible, even by the people who paid the full $140 entry.lol

Sad to see them go. I was really building a bankroll over there.

[HiatusOver]

"As of Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 23:59 CONT, 888.com will no longer accept bets
from US based players. Until then, US based members are permitted to play for Real
Money as usual. "

What time zone is CONT? I am in the US and still can sit with real money. Also they never sent me an email, kind of weird...I am 100 percent registered as a New York state player

[HiatusOver]

nevermind, i cant play anymore...gg

[IndyFish]

I got the same email. But, hey, at least we can play Bejeweled2 now since it's a game of skill. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif