I'm sure this is what it is. If Frank's Bill ever were to become law, it has a specific provision that the gaming sites who operated with disregard to the UIGEA not be able to receive licenses under future regulation. Right now, that means Stars and FT.
Stars can claim that while this law was being challenged, they were operating in the state of WA legally (I personally disagree with this and think they will still be screwed), but now that the WA Supreme Court has ruled, they have no choice but to pull out if they want to look like they are playing along.
I'm sure they have a whole team of legal experts who are advising them and dictating and documenting every move they make... maybe it will be enough to get them a license someday, and maybe not. But I'm sure that's the reason for this.
And I wouldn't be surprised to see FT follow suit.
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