Breaking yesterday on twitter from @PPAPoker, the news quickly spread that the DOJ had approved the release of $82 million dollars to over 30,000 U.S. players. It should be noted however that the approved funds are only for “undisputed claims” and also does not include affiliate funds or money in the accounts of Full Tilt Red Pro’s. The funds of these two groups still remains in limbo. Likewise, although these funds have been approved to be released by the DOJ, it is still unclear exactly when players will begin receiving payments.
More information on eligibility and the entire process can be found at FullTiltPokerClaims.com. There is also a write-up over at Pocket Fives that gives a better explanation of the latest announcement on Full Tilt claims.
While good news overall for players, it still stings for those of us affiliates, who for years invested our time, money, and energy to make Full Tilt the powerhouse brand that it was. Share your thoughts in the community in the official thread running in the forums about this latest Full Tilt news. Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences there.
