Full Tilt Poker Continues to Offer U.S. Prizes

Rumors Surrounding U.S. Policies Addressed

While the gaming industry continues to feel the effects of the new legislation signed today by President Bush, rumors continue to circulate about various site responses. One recent rumor has Full Tilt Poker no longer allowing US-based poker players to compete for seats to live US events.

According to Full Tilt Poker’s blog, this is untrue and players will be able to compete for seats through the site’s biweekly “Winner’s Choice” tournaments and through other site promotions. Although Full Tilt will continue to allow US players to compete for seats, Full Tilt has changed its payout procedures for winners.

If a player wins a US tournament seat on Full Tilt, the player will now receive the cash value of the prize in the player’s Full Tilt Poker account (excluding the cost of the tournament). Full Tilt will then ask for proof of identification, mailing address, and a player’s shirt size.

After the player has provided adequate identification, Full Tilt Poker will then deposit the tournament entry fee in the player’s account. In other words, if a player wins a $12,000 Winner’s Choice prize package for a $10,000 event, the player will immediately have $2,000 deposited into the player’s account to offset travel expenses and hotel reservations. Soon after identification validation, the player will receive a $10,000 deposit for tournament entry.

News Added: 14 October, 2006

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