As announced earlier today in the poker world, Full Tilt Poker has had their license suspended by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC). In another blow to poker players, Moneybookers who is considered one of Europe’s leading digital money companies has officially stopped handling transactions from Full Tilt as of today. Full Tilt Poker along with Absolute Poker are the two remaining poker sites that still have not refunded money owed to American poker players since the nine-count indictment was unsealed on April 15th. Below is the official press release from the AGCC in regards to the decision.

29 June 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Release

Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has today issued Hearing Notices under Regulation 46 of its Regulations to Vantage Ltd, Oxalic Ltd, Filco Ltd and Orinic Ltd, collectively trading as FULL TILT POKER.

In addition, AGCC has issued Suspension Notices under Regulation 47 to the above named companies requiring them to suspend all operations with immediate effect.

The decision to suspend these licenses follows a special investigation prompted by the indictments unsealed by US Attorney General’s Office in the Southern District of New York on 15 April 2011, during which grounds were found to indicate that these licensees and their business associates were operating contrary to Alderney legislation. The nature of the findings necessitated the taking of immediate action in the public interest.

Andre Wilsenach, the Executive Director of the Alderney Gambling Control Commission says: ‘The decision to suspend the eGambling licence was in the public interest and, because of the seriousness and urgency of the matter, it required that immediate action be taken ahead of the regulatory hearing.’
Any further announcements on this matter can be found on the website of AGCC at www.gamblingcontrol.org

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NOTES TO EDITORS
Due to the nature of the forthcoming judicial proceedings no further comment can be made at this time. The regulatory hearing will be held on Tuesday 26 July 2011 in London.
Further media requests should be directed to Jim Delbridge of LR&D: Jim@LRandD.com or call 01481 246668.
Issued by: André Wilsenach (Executive Director)
Alderney Gambling Control Commission
Alderney,
Channel Islands
Date issued: 29th June 2011

Discussion: Do you have money held up in Full Tilt Poker and what are your thoughts on the recent suspension of their license?

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