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Old 10-23-2007, 02:04 AM
La Brujita La Brujita is offline
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Default Absolute Refund FYI

I had $540 returned to me. Got an email as well but thought I would let you all know in case you deleted AP.

I'll blow it playing shorthanded limit but thats another story.
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Old 10-23-2007, 02:18 AM
KhalynYohrk KhalynYohrk is offline
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Default Re: Absolute Refund FYI

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I'll blow it playing shorthanded limit but thats another story.

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DONT DO IT
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Old 10-23-2007, 03:27 AM
La Brujita La Brujita is offline
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Default Re: Absolute Refund FYI

ill lose it at ub not absolute.

here's the email

Absolute Poker regrets to inform you that as a result of a security breach in our system, one player had access to an unfair advantage while playing the following poker tournament: 1873546.



Absolute Poker has reimbursed to your poker account an amount to compensate you for potential losses resulting from this unfortunate incident.



Please be assured that we have corrected the problem that allowed the system to be unfairly manipulated. We remain committed to the highest levels of security, privacy and integrity.



This breach was exploited in several other tournaments and during some ring game play. We are in the process of auditing these records, and will pay for all losses suffered by the affected players in these other games as soon as these amounts are determined.



The unfair player has been deleted from the tournament standings.

Accordingly, the amount that we have refunded to your account includes all of the following:



. The tournament buy-in

. The tournament fee

. Any additional prize amount that you are entitled to as result of moving you up one tournament place if the unfair player finished in a spot higher than you

. Interest on the refund in the amount of 10% per annum.



We thank you for your continued support.



If you have any questions please email us at support@absolutepoker.com
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Old 10-23-2007, 04:03 AM
THAY3R THAY3R is offline
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Default Re: Absolute Refund FYI

If you guys are worried about AP, there's no reason not to be worried about UB.
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Old 10-23-2007, 09:41 AM
La Brujita La Brujita is offline
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Default Re: Absolute Refund FYI

True, given what seems to be the ownership structure.

My gut feeling is UB is much much less safe than PS or FTP.

That being said, I think both are relatively ok to play at now. Or, put another way, its perhaps worth the risk to play there to be able to participate in tourneys with positive ev.
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Old 10-23-2007, 01:12 PM
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Default Re: Absolute Refund FYI

I got $3200, holla.
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