The return of eChecks on PokerStars

AliasM · #1 08-21-2007, 02:58 PM

Apparently they are integrating them incrementally and offering them to certain players first (that's the what the little popup said at least. I have no idea why I would be apart of a first group, since I don't play significant stakes, and have only been gold level a couple of times).

Regardless, I see this as a good sign of some liquidity returning to the online poker economy.

thing85 · #2 08-21-2007, 03:02 PM

Just got this pop up too - I wonder if this will be available as a withdrawal option.

holland3r · #3 08-21-2007, 03:05 PM

Probably because you need to deposit often.

AbeFroman17 · #4 08-21-2007, 03:06 PM

I also was part of the first group...as I was with the Pay Tru card. I did take advantage of PayTru when it came out...wonder if that triggered them to put me in the first group.

Also, I hope that withdrawals are possible this way. It would be like Party Poker 2005 again. Well, not really, but getting closer. Anything to make it easier for bad players to deposit.

AliasM · #5 08-21-2007, 03:09 PM

here's the exact wording of the notice:

You're eligible to use Instant eChecks!

Dear Aliasm,

eChecks is a great deposit option which allows you to make safe and secure electronic fund transfers (EFT), directly from your bank account to your PokerStars account.

As a loyal and valued PokerStars player we'd like to offer you this option during our special introductory phase. As of right now, eChecks is only being made available to a limited number of players.

eChecks allows you to load your account instantly (providing you have no past negative eCheck history), so you can hit the tables and get in the game in no time at all! Simply click on the instant eChecks icon in the PokerStars cashier to make a deposit.

Play Well!
The PokerStars Team

thing85 · #6 08-21-2007, 03:10 PM

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Probably because you need to deposit often.

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Unlikely. In the past few years, the only time I've made a deposit is to take advantage of a reload bonus.

AliasM · #7 08-21-2007, 03:11 PM

you're funny.

Black Aces 518 · #8 08-21-2007, 04:41 PM

woo hoo me too me too. this will be fantastic if it can be implemented across the board.

ImsaKidd · #9 08-21-2007, 04:47 PM

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Probably because you need to deposit often.

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Unlikely. In the past few years, the only time I've made a deposit is to take advantage of a reload bonus.

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Same. Still got the popup.

mscags · #10 08-21-2007, 04:47 PM

just dep. 25 as a trial and it took all of 5 seconds!