This Month	Last Month
	A+	A

Bovada

Bovada continues to show that it knows how to process payments to U.S. players, despite the challenging environment.  Its times slipped slightly due to the massive processing related to major sporting events in the winter.  Even then, it still continued to hold our number one spot.

Bovada now offers Visa debit cards as a withdrawal option.  These transactions are processed in about one week.  Checks are delivered at the fastest speed possible.  Players report check deliveries in 4-5 days.  One check per month is processed for free.  Additional checks incur a $50 fee.  The maximum check amount is $3,000.

Western Union and Moneygram transfers are processed in 5-7 days. The amounts and fees are as follows:

	This Month	Last Month
	A-	A

Winning Poker Network

The Winning Poker Network cashier consists of Americas Cardroom, Black Chip and True Poker.  Checks slowed a bit this month.  One free check is offered each month.  Additional checks carry a $65 fee.  The maximum check amount is $2,995 and it arrives in 2-4 weeks.

The debit card option continues to be the fastest option.  It works just like an ATM card.  It must be requested in the cashier and arrive in 2-4 weeks.  There is an initial $25 fee for card processing.  Once in hand, debit card withdrawals are processed in about two days.  The issuing bank charges fees for withdrawing from ATMs, as well as a monthly maintenance fee.

Western Union cash transfers are processed in 1-3 days.  The fees and limits are as follows:

• $100 – $299 Fee: $60
• $300 – $499 Fee: $70
• $500 – $749 Fee: $85
• $750 – $999 Fee: $95
• $1,000 – $1,500 Fee: $110

	This Month	Last Month
	A-	A-

Intertops

Intertops is a member of the Revolution Gaming Network.  It offers checks with a $3,000 maximum and a fee of $50.  These arrive in about one week.  Bank wires are processed in about two weeks and also have a $50 fee.  The receiving and intermediary banks may also post fees on the transaction.  The fastest way to receive Intertops withdrawals is by Western Union.  These are processed in 1-3 days.  The fees and limits are:

• $150-$500 Fee: $70
• $501-$1,000 Fee: $85
• $1,001-$2,000 Fee: $180

	This Month	Last Month
	B+	NA

BetOnline

BetOnline is the flagship of the Chico Poker Network. Checks, sometimes processed as money orders, are processed in 7-15 days. Bank wires are processed in about two weeks. Western Union and MoneyGram are processed in 24-36 hours. There are no free withdrawal options for players. The fees are as follows:

• Check/Money Order: $25
• Bank Wire: $45-$75
• Western Union: $34-$185

Players outside the U.S. also have withdrawal fees. Players that withdraw by Skrill and Neteller will pay a fee of $20 per withdrawal.

This is the first month that we have included BetOnline. We will investigate the reported times and the grade may be adjusted next month based on more player reports. Please leave a comment at the end of this article if you have any experience with BetOnline withdrawals. We would like to get feedback from more players.

	This Month	Last Month
	B	B

SealswithClubs

SealswithClubs is a Bitcoin-only poker site.  It processes payments in about 12 hours.  Bitcoin prices have stabilized over the past month, creating less fluctuation in the value of deposited funds at SealswithClubs.

	This Month	Last Month
	B	B-

Juicy Stakes

Juicy Stakes is a member of the Revolution Gaming Network.  Members may withdraw via check or cash transfer.  Each method has a speed of 1-2 weeks.  There is a $100 fee that is dropped to $50 for active players.  The absence of a free withdrawal option keeps Juicy Stakes from having a higher grade.

	This Month	Last Month
	B–	C+

Merge Gaming

The Merge Gaming cashier banks Aced, Carbon Poker, PlayersOnly, Sportsbook and SuperBook. Players may request checks in amounts up to $2,500. There is a $40 fee and the checks are processed in 2-3 weeks. Like Poker Host, there have been some player reports of banned accounts by players that appear to have won too much. The network has also limited some players to 1, 2, or 4 tables. This move occurred after the players with the sports books were integrated into the Aced/Carbon Poker pool after Poker Host left the network.

	This Month	Last Month
	B-	B

PokerHost

Poker Host moved to the Equity Poker Network about six weeks ago. This move was not without controversy. Many winning players were told that their business was no longer welcome. In my opinion, this hurts the grade of the site. If players that win are going to be banned, then the payment speeds are not as important as sites that do not discriminate. The few players that reported withdrawals last month all quoted delivery times of less than one week.

	This Month	Last Month
	F-	F-

Lock Poker

There is no news on Lock Poker payments.  Two Plus Two member IHasTehNutz reports that players with cashouts of two months or older are owed at least $962,000.  No reason payments have been made to players.  The oldest pending Lock Poker withdrawal is approaching 18 months.  Lock Poker chips are trading at around $.07 on the dollar, reflecting a player perception that the network has a 14-1 chance of ever paying players in full.

A skin known as Superwins joined the Lock Poker platform.  There have been no reports of cashouts or deposits on this skin.