Stay away from ChecknRaise poker

[PShabi]

I've never even heard of it, but check out this whack as shit they're pulling with some dudes over at 2+2:

This will be crossposted on the forums at other sites so sorry for any duplication.

A while back, I, and a number of others were fortunate enough to win tickets to WSOP events through a series of promotions run by CheckNRaise poker, an ongame network (Poker Room) skin. I and a couple of regulars at BW even won ME tickets. The event that I won in particular was listed here, my alias on CnR, is pokerrobr.

Well last night I get the following email:
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Hi Rob,

We regret to inform you that CnR will be unable, at this time, to make a lump sum payment for the 10 WSOP seats that were won this year through the “CheckPoints to Millions” and “Freeway to Vegas” promotions on ChecknRaisePoker. However, we plan to make this up to you over the coming months. We will deposit into your player account 5% or more, as cash flow permits, of the value of your entry in monthly installments starting July 31st , 2006 until 110% of the cash equivalent is paid in full.

Unfortunately our cash flow did not allow us to set aside sufficient funds from the time that you won your seat in March. If you plan to attend the WSOP in any event, we wish you the best of luck and we are sure you will have a great time.

Please accept our sincere apologies for having to break this news to you just weeks prior to the event we promised you. Please do not hesitate to contact us by return email, if you have any questions or comments. If you would like to speak to us by phone, please suggest a convenient time and provide a phone number and we would be happy to call you and provide more details and answer any questions that you may have.

Best Regards,

Erez and the ChecknRaise Team

[eejit101]

piece of shit site

[kkirk1329]

gonna be some angry people

[Talking Poker]

Wow.

[2Tone]

If they actually come through with it, this is a cool move. Costs them 150k or so, but builds a lot of good will/good press.



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[PShabi]

very sweet

[Talking Poker]

Interesting move to say the least. I wonder how much they will actually have to pay out...

I think one of you should "come forward," and let us know how it works out. I hate to say it, but this could very well be nothing but a publicity stunt, if no one is able to prove that they were one of the affected players.