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1) I though the issue of banks not being able to deal with certian companies was supposed to be dealt with in the UIGA regulations, which have not been enacted yet.

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There has been no information from the Federal Reserve on any actions regarding even drafting of the Regs.

What happened here, imo, is that the DOJ action against the founders directly impacted the "intermediary" companies used; compounded by the other subpeneas on banks, lawyers, etc...

Remember that the UIGEA didn't create new law, it only clarified enforcement mechanisms, etc.

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2) I could see DOJ/the government pressuring banks not to allow money to be transferred TO the gambling compaines, but why would they want to prevent American citizens from getting their money back from the gambling companies?

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Collateral Damage?

We may never know the full facts about exactly what is going on right now...

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3) If what you say is accurate, does that mean the ability to cash out by check from poker sites is on very shaky footing (i.e. can one fine day the government just tell the banks, "don't do any business with the following companies, they are intermediaries for Poker Stars," and then you are SOOL if you have money in your Poker Stars account?)

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It is certainly a possibility, and the risk of this occuring should be managed.