Full Tilt Poker Suspended

Well if you are a keen poker player and you have an account with Full Tilt Poker you won't be able to play on the site until at least the 26th July 2011. If you have any money in your account you won't be able to withdraw it. Players today were left high and dry in the middle of games. The site paused and then eventually shut everyone out.

This would seem like a good time to get your own poker website launched.

Recently today June 29th 2011...the following article is taken from the following gaming control website:

29 June 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Release

Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has today issued Hearing Notices under Regulation 46 of its Regulations to Vantage Ltd, Oxalic Ltd, Filco Ltd and Orinic Ltd, collectively trading as FULL TILT POKER.

In addition, AGCC has issued Suspension Notices under Regulation 47 to the above named companies requiring them to suspend all operations with immediate effect.

The decision to suspend these licenses follows a special investigation prompted by the indictments unsealed by US Attorney General’s Office in the Southern District of New York on 15 April 2011, during which grounds were found to indicate that these licensees and their business associates were operating contrary to Alderney legislation. The nature of the findings necessitated the taking of immediate action in the public interest.

Andre Wilsenach, the Executive Director of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission says: ‘The decision to suspend the eGambling licence was in the public interest and, because of the seriousness and urgency of the matter, it required that immediate action be taken ahead of the regulatory hearing.’

Any further announcements on this matter can be found on the website of AGCC at www.gamblingcontrol.org Ends

NOTES TO EDITORS
Due to the nature of the forthcoming judicial proceedings no further comment can be made at this time. The regulatory hearing will be held on Tuesday 26 July 2011 in London.

Further media requests should be directed to Jim Delbridge of LR&D: Jim@LRandD.com or call 01481 246668.
Issued by: André Wilsenach (Executive Director)
Alderney Gambling Control Commission
Alderney,
Channel Islands
Date issued: 29th June 2011