Why is everyone cashing out?

[Gorby]

The cost isnt it, well sort of. Its because, if they said they were blocking it, and then one got through(which would definelty happen) The ISP would then be liable.

[aditya]

Say Stars doesn't ban US players. If I cash out all my funds to my bank account, then I will have no way of getting it back to stars. Should I keep my funds in stars, neteller, or my bank account?

[Exsubmariner]

In situations such as this, it's hard to know what's coming.

I am personally taking the stance that I am going to wait and see what's going to shake out.

When I start again, I am going to rebuild from ground zero under whatever new structure comes into being.

That is why my bankroll has gone from five figures to $615.

[SMACK BOOTY]

Because I don't want that "What chu talkin bout, Willis" look on my face when I try and cash out later and can't. We've all been warned now about whats coming down the pike. If it turns out to be much ado about nothing, we can cash back in with a click.
THIS IS A NO BRAINER...

[Gregg777]

People who don't see the need to cash out of the smaller sites are simply blind.

Interpoker just locked all US players accounts. You will be getting your checks in the mail in 3-4 weeks:

http://www.interpoker.com/minisite/1...uncement.shtml

While that is just an inconvenience, I prefer to withdraw electronically.

Also, it shows sites will make decisions without giving you a warning.

Finally, there will be many players who have moved and have not updated their addresses. I hope they get their checks...

[Bm7b5]

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Everyone is cashing out because they are morons.....you will still be able to play,they wont block ISP's and there will always be some kind of a method to deposit or withdrawal (i.e. western union)

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This is a moronic statement. It is about managing risk. Why withdraw funds from poker sites?

1. If poker sites close American accounts, you will not have quick access to your money.

2. There is more risk by having your money in a poker site than in neteller.

3. It is fast and easy to move money from neteller to a poker site.

What is moronic is to have more money in poker sites than is necessary.

Barry

[Dennisa]

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I'm not talking about small sites here. I could give a rats ass about Betsy's Club or Jetset poker. I want to know major ones like Full Tilt and Stars. Because you can still cash out even after the bill is enacted into a law.

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unfortunately it looks like I am taking my play to B&M and I need my bankroll. I will probably keep some at stars, but party does not want my business right now so I am taking my money out of there.

[Gregg777]

Crypto has locked US accounts as well...