24 hours later: Full Tilt Poker still down

Its been 24 hours since we announced that Full Tilts license has been officially revoked, and things have not changed as of yet. The site is still down, players are still unable to enter any table on Full Tilt, and the overall situation is still looking grim for the online poker site. With still no word from Full Tilt Poker officials, the only thing that has changed is the message that greets you when you log on to the FTP website.

Theyre done playing it off as a simple scheduled maintenance, but this is as far as Full Tilt has gone when it comes to aknowledging the problem. The rumor mill has been working non stop, though, and we heard numerous updates containing probably as many stories. One that has made its way across the internet yesterday comes from Twitter user Marco Valerio (@AgentMarco), who tweeted that, according to an inside source at FTP, the site was to reopen in just a few hours, and operate without a license. The rumor quickly spread, thanks to the many dedicated online poker forums, but this wasnt the case. Visa, MasterCard and other payment processors wouldnt work with an online poker site that didnt have a license, as it turned out just a few hours later, when Moneybookers announced they were backing out until Full Tilt resolved their issues.

In the meantime, Full Tilt Poker has been sending emails to their customers, saying that they are undergoing discussions with the AGCC and trying to rectify the situation asap, but until the waters settle they cannot allow players to enter any game, or withdraw their money.

While this has been going on, the other major online poker rooms have rushed to ensure their players that they are in no danger of suffering the same fate as Full Tilt Poker, and also grab some of the ones that fled from Full Tilt. Just over the past 24 hours, PokerStars and Party Poker have reported an increase of 5-10% in player numbers.

The latest statement from PokerStars, emailed yesterday to all of their players, stated that everybody should rest assured that PokerStars isnt in the same boat as Full Tilt, as they are licensed by entirely different entities, and they are also in good standing with other jurisdictions where they are regulated (including Estonia, France and Italy). This has undoubtedly scored some points with PokerStars players.

Check back soon for more information regarding the latest Full Tilt Poker scandal.

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