Statement from PokerStars

PokerStars has begun the return of player funds to former customers in the US

27 April 2011 – 15:00

In agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, PokerStars has made arrangements with a US bank and today began the process of returning player funds to former customers in the US.

The funds to cover these withdrawal requests are readily available.
All player deposits for players outside the U.S. are also completely safe and secure. PokerStars has always held all such funds in accounts that are segregated from company assets, in compliance with the strict licensing laws of the Isle of Man.

The company continues to operate outside the U.S. under the PokerStars - USA domain name and retains its position as the world’s number one poker site.

Global PN freeroll is underway with just 38 runners and a number of sitouts! Winner gets a seat in the $9,000 WSOP Freeroll!

Just 9 registrations so far for the Australian freeroll at 8pm - remember the top ten at the end of the series play off for a $4,500 WSOP package. You can do the math and figure out this is great value!

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Just a reminder that this event is on tonight at 8pm and it's a freeroll!!

At the moment there are just 5 entries so there's a great chance to grab some early points in the league!

You'll find the tournament under the "Restricted" tab in the tournament lobby. Also one hour before, at 7pm there's a WSOP freeroll for the global PN promotion where you can win your way into the $9,000 final.

$5,000 Australian WSOP Online League starts ANZAC Day at 888poker

We're pleased to announce a brand new online league at 888poker which will give away a $4,500 WSOP package to one lucky PokerNetwork player.

There are five events held every Monday night at 8pm AEST, with the first event set to kick off on ANZAC Day evening. The first event is a freeroll so everyone can play! All you need to do is download 888poker and create an account. No deposit is required!

Event #1: NLHE Freeroll - April 25th 8:00pm AEST
Event #2: NLHE 8c+1c - May 2nd 8:00pm AEST
Event #3: NLHE $1+0.10 - May 9th 8:00pm AEST
Event #4: NLHE $3+0.30 - May 16th 8:00pm AEST
Event #5: NLHE $5+0.50 - May 23rd 8:00pm AEST
Final: NLHE - May 30th 8:00pm AEST

At the end of the league, the top ten points earners will play off in the final for the chance to win a $4,500 WSOP package!

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Hey guys,

The $20,000 Freeroll Final is coming up on May 2nd and if you haven't qualified in the top 200 of the league, then you can still qualify for the final by earning 200 Full Tilt Points during the month of April and you'll earn you place.

There is going to be huge value in this $20,000 freeroll so qualify today!

$9,000 WSOP Freeroll at 888poker - qualify now!

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We're pleased to launch a brand new promotion with iPoker skin Poker770. This promotion will give away a guaranteed $30,000 in cash in one huge tournament on July 16th for just a $2.20 buy-in. There are rebuys, but there is likely to be a massive overlay for all players.

In addition you can qualify for free with daily satellites running at Poker770, including two each week which have been specifically listed for PokerNetwork players. They will run every Tuesday and Saturday evenings at 7pm AEST.

The satellites are free to enter and ten seats into the Poker770 GIANT $30,000 GTD tournament are guaranteed. However the freerolls require a minimum of ten players to run. So we really need your support to get behind this promotion. We have been able to secure freerolls in an Aussie-friendly timezone so let's show your support and get some great fields for these freerolls. All existing Poker770 players are welcome to participate.

The first freeroll is tonight at 9pm so hurry and download Poker770 here, create and account and that's it, you're ready to go!

For more details check out the article below:

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Quite possibly going to be some good overlays, especially in their weekly major which will be offering a $100k prize pool for an $80 buy-in.

Also reload bonus of 100% to $150 is worth taking advantage of. More details below...

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This won't affect the ANZPT at all. It's business as usual.

Further Full Tilt Statement:

"To The International Poker Community (Outside Of The United States):

Pursuant to the press release you have all received regarding the recent charges against Full Tilt Poker’s CEO, please be aware that this does not in any way effect Full Tilt Poker’s services outside of the United States.

This matter is only relevant to the United States and is U.S. specific only. It in no way affects your ability to play safe and secure online poker in your country. We continue to be dedicated to the best online poker experience. It is business as usual and we hope you continue to enjoy playing at Full Tilt Poker."

Full Tilt Poker

Statement from Stars in the poker client:

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Full Tilt have just issued the following press release:


Full Tilt Poker™ Supports Poker Players And Its Chief Executive

Dublin Ireland (April 15, 2011)- Full Tilt Poker is saddened by today’s charges against its CEO Raymond Bitar and offers its full support to Mr. Bitar and Nelson Burtnick.

Online poker is a game of skill enjoyed by tens of millions of people in the United States and across the world. And, Full Tilt Poker remains as committed as ever to preserving the rights of those players to play the game they love online.

Mr. Bitar and Full Tilt Poker believe online poker is legal – a position also taken by some of the best legal minds in the United States. Full Tilt Poker is, and has always been committed to preserving the integrity of the game and abiding by the law.

“I am surprised and disappointed by the government’s decision to bring these charges. I look forward to Mr. Burtnick’s and my exoneration,” said Mr. Bitar.

Unfortunately, as a result of this action, Full Tilt Poker has decided that it must suspend “real money” play in the United States until this case is resolved. However, Full Tilt Poker will continue to provide peer-to-peer online poker services outside of the United States.

Remember this is running 24 hours, all weekend!

Table 5
Seat 1: George Mariglis (Australia) - 21150
Seat 2: Tim English (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 14325
Seat 3: Wayne Carlson (Australia) - 25425
Seat 4: Marc Liddell (Australia) - 15225
Seat 5: Patrick Woodley (Australia) - 54600
Seat 6: Oliver Grujic (Australia) - 62175
Seat 7: Jonathan Karamalikis (Australia) - 23075
Seat 8: Ross Stevenson (Australia) - 31650
Seat 9: Chris Kittos (Australia) - 39225
Seat 10: Sheldon Mayer (Australia) - 34175

Table 6
Seat 1: Daniel Noja (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 28975
Seat 2: Angelo Scicchitano (Australia) - 31100
Seat 3: Dean Mciver (Australia) - 24700
Seat 4: Sebastian Pagana (Australia) - 56275
Seat 5: Michael Mills (Australia) - 76050
Seat 6: Benjamin Peters (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 24475
Seat 7: David Lacchia (Australia) - 34375
Seat 8: George Vassilopoulos (Australia) - 17300
Seat 9: Mathew Hawker (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 18475
Seat 10: Anthony Tarabay (Australia) - 19375

Table 7
Seat 1: Jackson Belcastro (Australia) - 36525
Seat 2: Michael Stecker (United States) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 100025
Seat 3: Sam Elderfield (Australia) - 13050
Seat 4: James Bills (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 19875
Seat 5: Yek Goky (Australia) - 31975
Seat 6: Peter Matusik (Australia) - 49000
Seat 7: Phillip Hiruwai (Australia) - 84700
Seat 8: Melanie` Wohlers (Australia) - 22725
Seat 9: Benjamin Burvill (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 42425
Seat 10: John Parker (Australia) - 21950

Table 8
Seat 1: Tristan Lheure (Australia) - 15125
Seat 2: Michael Kanaan (Australia) - 52600
Seat 3: Michael O'grady (Australia) - 89375
Seat 4: Andrew Dales (Australia) - 50725
Seat 5: Bryan Huang (Singapore) (Team PokerStars Pro) - 11725
Seat 6: Michael Mariakis (Australia) - 33350
Seat 7: Kristopher Cunz (Australia) - 41775
Seat 8: Rodger Lu (Australia) - 41950
Seat 9: Nicholas Polias (Australia) - 23350
Seat 10: George Kanan (Australia) - 40800

Table 9
Seat 1: Stephen Quon (Australia) - 52050
Seat 2: Zac Boustani (Australia) - 54425
Seat 3: Patrick Kearns (Australia) - 45400
Seat 4: Maribel Caridad (Australia) - 73400
Seat 5: Andrew Middleditch (Australia) - 71150
Seat 6: Kristian Lunardi (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 40625
Seat 7: Jim Kwon (Australia) - 16625
Seat 8: Peter Mathias (Australia) - 27200
Seat 9: Daniel Gilles (New Caledonia) - 17925

Table 10
Seat 1: Nicholas Nicolaou (Australia) - 15925
Seat 2: Jeffrey Szeto (Australia) - 16825
Seat 3: Dean Yuen (Australia) - 39750
Seat 4: Andrew Hinrichsen (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 86025
Seat 5: Jamal Ishac (Australia) - 122050
Seat 6: Brett Murtagh (Australia) - 108750
Seat 7: Terry Smith (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 22750
Seat 8: Jay Kinkade (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 148150
Seat 9: Daniel Chevalier (Australia) - 11075
Seat 10: Jimmy Wong (Australia) - 48275

Table 11
Seat 1: Robert Goodwin (Australia) - 12225
Seat 2: Steven Papas (Australia) - 22200
Seat 3: Peco Stojanovski (Australia) - 57000
Seat 4: Mladen Ivin (Australia) - 113700
Seat 5: Michael Kelly (Australia) - 17075
Seat 6: Graham Bernard (Australia) - 17625
Seat 7: Brenton Nichols (Australia) - 20575
Seat 8: Enh Phengsavanh (Australia) - 16225
Seat 9: Vesko Zmukic (Australia) - 9700
Seat 10: Alexander Cohn (Australia) - 29350

Table 12
Seat 1: Todor Kondevski (Australia) - 62575
Seat 2: Barry Forrester (Australia) - 46375
Seat 3: Joey Lawrence (Australia) - 46450
Seat 4: Elliot Nicholls (Australia) - 113525
Seat 5: Yusuf Dib (Australia) - 34300
Seat 6: Tony Sama (Australia) - 85875
Seat 7: Aharon Shabtay (Australia) - 42450
Seat 8: Tracy Baron (Australia) - 38875
Seat 9: Daniel Neilson (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 75000
Seat 10: David Maclean (Australia) - 11500

Table 13
Seat 1: Sydney Vanderhorst (United States) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 31900
Seat 2: Dillion Hall (Australia) - 110050
Seat 3: David Hibbott (Australia) - 13050
Seat 4: Connie Lai (Australia) - 43775
Seat 5: Joey Masangcay (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 17125
Seat 6: Benjamin Hellwig (Australia) - 20650
Seat 7: Justin Walch (Australia) - 55675
Seat 8: George Kairouz (Australia) - 64600
Seat 9: Rod Meneses (Australia) - 54275
Seat 10: Grant Levy (Australia) - 27650

Table 14
Seat 1: Kent Hunter (Australia) - 49575
Seat 2: John Gallagher (Australia) - 32650
Seat 3: Steven Lilley (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 11425
Seat 4: Stuart Brown (Australia) - 63150
Seat 5: John Spiegel (Australia) - 1925
Seat 6: David Sanis (Australia) - 39225
Seat 7: Andrew Watson (Australia) (PokerStars Player) - 22650
Seat 8: Stevan Chew (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 79525
Seat 9: Robert Crossman (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 6100

Table 15
Seat 1: Jan Fernandez (Germany) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 91675
Seat 2: Daniel Marton (Australia) - 54075
Seat 3: Will Dunn (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 97200
Seat 4: Matthew Wakeman (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 27275
Seat 5: Tyron Krost (Australia) - 13575
Seat 6: King Lim (Australia) - 30175
Seat 7: Josh Barrett (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 110900
Seat 8: Daniel Mccartney (Australia) - 31475
Seat 9: Raemin Alexander (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 20475

Table 16
Seat 1: Tony Hachem (Australia) (Team PokerStars Pro) - 23350
Seat 2: Milan Gurung (Australia) - 17725
Seat 3: Mark James (Australia) - 32125
Seat 4: Ian Parnell (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 31600
Seat 5: Raija Thapper (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 62500
Seat 6: Nick Velcic (Australia) - 29350
Seat 7: Isaia Fetineiai (Australia) - 27400
Seat 8: Hoang Tu (Australia) - 73350
Seat 9: Alexander Antonios (Australia) - 61475

Table 17
Seat 1: Jimmy Tran (Australia) - 142475
Seat 2: Matthew Pilat (Australia) - 67100
Seat 3: Christoper Bridle (Australia) - 27250
Seat 4: Michael Guzzardi (Australia) - 17000
Seat 5: Jarod Shawcross (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 63225
Seat 6: Suzy Khoueis (Australia) - 52500
Seat 7: Kamyar Ekrami (Australia) - 47000
Seat 8: Alex Lee (Australia) - 64025
Seat 9: Peter West (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 37375
Seat 10: Rasmus Buer (Australia) - 72325

Table 18
Seat 1: Bruno Da Silva (Australia) - 44625
Seat 2: Craig Blight (Australia) - 15350
Seat 3: Shivan Abdine (Australia) - 38250
Seat 4: Zhen Yu Li (Australia) - 55275
Seat 5: Tom Pongrass (Australia) - 19375
Seat 6: Shannon Vandenberg (Australia) - 47450
Seat 7: Marcial Dias (Australia) - 64000
Seat 8: Janis Lesinskis (Australia) - 74800
Seat 9: Daniel Laidlaw (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 58525
Seat 10: Craig Cockburn (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 41900

Table 21
Seat 1: Scott Flannery (Australia) - 10525
Seat 2: Louie Elias Srour (Australia) - 33875
Seat 3: Dale Whittenbury (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 21775
Seat 4: Jeffrey Lisandro (Australia) - 10700
Seat 5: Matthew Jeffrey (Australia) - 86075
Seat 6: Mark Samaan (Australia) - 50525
Seat 7: Jason Gray (Australia) - 50700
Seat 8: Derek Grieco (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 52625
Seat 9: Elias Jaajaa (Australia) - 41700
Seat 10: Naomi Hamilton (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 25975

Table 22
Seat 1: Shaun Elliott (Australia) - 16375
Seat 2: Liam Moffett (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 46725
Seat 3: Luis Arrilucea (Australia) - 38475
Seat 4: Richard Bromilow (Australia) - 33850
Seat 5: Justin Chan (Hong Kong) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 19475
Seat 6: Katia Chami (Australia) - 16550
Seat 7: Jonyson Azzi (Australia) - 18100
Seat 8: Hugh Cohen (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 56575
Seat 9: Dominic Strati (Australia) - 44500
Seat 10: Antonio Tartaglia (Australia) - 12925

Table 23
Seat 1: Christopher Grego (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 25700
Seat 2: Sam Capra (Australia) - 39275
Seat 3: Isaac Lau (Australia) - 100000
Seat 4: Abbas Karroobee (Australia) - 41800
Seat 5: Antonis Kambouroglou (Australia) - 78300
Seat 6: Peter Milazzo (Australia) - 30400
Seat 7: Robert Spano (Australia) - 63025
Seat 8: Alan Bertenshaw (New Zealand) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 13750
Seat 9: Matviy Bilenky (Australia) - 30375

Table 24
Seat 1: Terry Tserdanis (Australia) - 38250
Seat 2: Najeeb Odisho (Australia) - 28150
Seat 3: Rined Namrood (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 59675
Seat 4: Graeme Putt (Australia) - 45075
Seat 5: George Cotaidis (Australia) - 70700
Seat 6: Unknown - 21150
Seat 7: Lachlan Mitchell (Australia) - 36725
Seat 8: Richard Lancaster (New Zealand) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 78850
Seat 9: Adam Cusenza (Australia) - 48325
Seat 10: Jesse McKenzie (Australia) - 64925

Table 25
Seat 1: Greg Kalisz (Australia) - 23025
Seat 2: Nobuyuki Tanaka (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 47325
Seat 3: Jymmi Briggs (Australia) - 20075
Seat 4: Jim Condylis (Australia) - 49700
Seat 5: Christos Galanis (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 7250
Seat 6: Michael Levy (Australia) - 37125
Seat 7: Dean Holt (Australia) - 46625
Seat 8: Koun Chhoy (Australia) (PokerStars Qualifier) - 55875
Seat 9: Hun Wei Lee (Australia) - 79025
Seat 10: Peter Skouteris (Australia) - 22150

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The IDs for the remainder of these events have changed, so if you're trying to find them in the lobby then here are the details:

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21st April #230456263
2nd May #230456264

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