Neteller just pulled out of the U.S. Market.

[Reel Deal]

One of the withdrawal options at Tilt is they'll mail you a check... you do have to jump through some hoops (fax drivers lic. and copy of a utility bill) but it is an option.

Anyway, there's an obvious void left by Neteller's exit, however I would be shocked if someone doesn't step in to fill this void and I'd imagine sites like Tilt, Stars and UB are actively looking for a replacement right now.

[PShabi]

Somebody had better do something, cause the fish aren't going to jump through hoops to deposit money.

Fuck.

[Talking Poker]

This is the real problem, IMO.

I don't think anyone has to worry about banks not cashing checks from Neteller, because Neteller isn't an illegal gambling site, so a check from them is as good as a check from any other foreign bank. Money is money.

[PShabi]

Actually, I was talking about my bank cashing a check directly from the FT site. I've killed way too many brain cells since the fristing to remember what I've read on the subject.

[Talking Poker]

Fair question, but I don't think it will be a problem - not for another 200+ days anyway... and then, who knows?

I'm sure the poker sites will come up with "clean" bank accounts if they have to. Regulating this is going to be all but impossible.

[Boobie Lover]

The only checks I ever got were from PartyPoker and they had some company with a non-gambling related business send me the checks. I presume that is what other sites do also.

[GeoffM]

Traffic on Stars doesn't seem to be effected, yet. But I am almost ready to have a nervous breakdown.

Western Union is always an option, no?

[left68wing]

That's what PStars does and what Paradise did...

[Reel Deal]

Here's another thought for you guys with $ stuck on Neteller... open an account at one of the other options (like a Central Coin) and the transfer from Neteller to that other option and then deposit to a poker site or to a bank account, etc. This assumes Neteller allows transfers to these other options.