Alderney Gambling Control Commission Releases Statement Regarding Full Tilt Poker
On Tuesday, April 19, 2011, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) and the Isle of Man Supervision Commission released statements regarding the indictments of their licensees, Absolute Poker and PokerStars, respectively. That just left the poker world awaiting word from Full Tilt Poker, which came on Wednesday when the Alderney Gambling Control Commission released the following statement:
“The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (“AGCC”) is aware of proceedings brought against Full Tilt Poker and individuals concerned with its operations by the authorities in New York State.
“AGCC will review the documentation affecting its licensee and to facilitate this AGCC will undertake its own investigation into these allegations; no further general commentary will be provided pending progress in these matters.
“AGCC notes that its licensee, trading as Full Tilt Poker, denies all of the allegations. Upon the grant of its licence Full Tilt Poker identified that it had obtained specific legal advice relating to its proposed activities. AGCC further notes the current public statements made by Full Tilt Poker to its customers and its recent decision to suspend ‘real money’ play in the USA. AGCC is concerned that appropriation of Full Tilt Poker’s dotcom site is hampering and potentially adversely affecting its lawful operation elsewhere in the world. AGCC remains committed to providing a well regulated lawful environment for worldwide eGambling based in Alderney.”
While this statement reads similar to the ones by the KGC and Isle of Man Supervision Commission in that they’ll launch an investigation, it is the first to state that their licensee denies the allegations levied in the indictment.
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Comments
Full Tilt is not a scam, although it may seem like it.
What seems corrupt is it's customer service philosophy. The real question is, does it have a customer service philosophy at all and how is it implemented? Why were there no safeguards in place to protect customers' accounts / cash balances? This is a question that Congress will address before passing legislation to legalize on-line gaming. I mean, paddypump's comments are on point. Full Tilt and the others are acting as if they were completely blindsided by this Gov't action - when the truth is, Full Tilt, like PStars and AP knew that there was the potential of BLACK FRIDAY becoming a reality. Then when it came, they simply pass the DICK IN THE ASS to their customers without taking the brunt of it themselves.
The only question now is, will consumers forgive and forget, or will they collectively hold "THE BIG THREE" and other on-line Poker gaming businesses accountable, and insist on better customer service and safeguards in the future?
As far as getting your WSOP ticket Don, good luck bro. But I'd say, it's more likely that you'll have to hope that comes thru for next year!
What a joke! Full Tilt is a scam! adversly affecting their legal business elswhere in the world? you gotta be kidding me! How is it legal to take a deposit then freeze the account so Full tilt can just keep the money. Is it legal to freeze an account after someone wins 40k, sends ID and address verification. Then they just stop answering e-mails. In the real world that is an internet scam like the ones coming out of Nigeria, not safe and secure gaming on a trustworthy site. Full Tilt is a scam! Ask someone whos tried to cash out and you'll hear a horror story. Shut Full Tilt poker dot whatever down for good and poker will be better off!
@Getemsam just because you are a fish doesn't mean the rest of us are. If you suck at poker why not take up lawn bowling or something.
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