PokerStars expected to pull out as well

[BenKT68]

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I hear you brother, startin to actually play incredibly well, movin up well bankrolled, make real money, start putting together an investment plan, and bam

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[mackthefork]

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The public/private distinction is being overplayed in my opinion. I don't think that the CEO of a private company would want to risk going to jail in America anymore than the CEO of a public company.

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I think Party had to pull out to avoid trading in their shares being suspended by the LSE. Obviously Stars are not in the same boat at all, does anyone really care anyway, this legislation is obviously protectionism and probably illegal.

Mack

[kabouter]

As a european would you rather play on party or stars at this point?

[suzzer99]

FossilMan [Commentator]: lol donkaments

[ChrisGSmyth]

Lee Jones [PokerRoom Manager]: I'd like to make a big shout out to all the staff at PokerStars. You guys do an amazing job. And a special salute to all the customer service folks who deliver the best support in the business, 24/7.

[daveymck]

If Stars were wanting to float I would guess they would ban US players, why they would want to float after banning US players and their market sector shares in freefall I wouldnt be able to guess.

[Lee Jones]

Hi folks -
Obviously, there are many unanswered questions at this point - we'll let you know more as time progresses.

However, there are three important things that we can tell you right now:

1. Your money is completely safe at PokerStars. It's kept in a segregated account at one of the largest banks in Europe.

2. You do, and will, have 24/7 access to your account funds. You will always be able to get to your money.

3. We have not made a decision one way or another as regards closing our American accounts.

The other thing that I can promise is that we'll keep the lines of communication open to forums such as these. Stay tuned.

Best regards,
Lee Jones

PokerStars Poker Room Manager

[Ron Burgundy]

OH PLEEEEEEZ LEE DON'T BAN AMERICANS

I LUV YOU LEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HOLD ME PLZ

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lee, thank you for being awesome