Player reports state that 888 Poker has been discontinuing US Poker players' membership.
Online Poker has been banned in most of the US since many years ago and many of the hot names in the game whom lived there decided to relocate in order to build their career. Players from the US moved to nearby Canada and even Mexico while others would travel outside of the US in order to play online. This is the way it had been for many years and until now everything was smooth sailing.
According to recent reports, many US players have stated that they have lost access to their online poker accounts at 888 Poker. They say that an email was sent out which read that 888 Poker had closed their personal accounts with instructions as to how to retain their winnings or remaining deposits. The email went on to say that 888 Poker urged players not to open new accounts as any deposits made after the fact would not be refunded and winnings would not be paid out.
There has not yet been any official comment from 888 but a representative related, "We continuously monitor all 888 Poker accounts and activities and take steps accordingly. In the even you have received this email that you feel is an error, then please contact the support team and you will be answered in due course."
There is a glimmer of hope for US players as more states approve online gambling and it could only be a matter of time before Americans are able to play from the comfort of their own homes in the United States.
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