Doyle's Room --> Full Tilt

[Talking Poker]

Last week, we found out the Doyle's Room - the site claiming to not be leaving U.S. players "out in the cold" - was indeed .

I didn't think I had any money on there, since I never play at that site, but I fired it up to check, just in case. Sure enough, I had some straggling $78 or so balance. My withdraw options were very limited, obviously, so I went and opened up an epassporte account (figured it couldn't hurt to have one anyway).

Well, I finally got that all verified with my bank today, and went to DR to make my withdraw... Interestingly enough, they have an even better (IMO) option where you can transfer your roll (and even your "points") over to Full Tilt - either as a new player or an existing one. You type in your Full Tilt player ID and your email address, and that's all there is to it.

So once again, Full Tilt is stepping up. I really, really, really hope they stay strong and don't ever cave. Right now, I feel good about them (assuming they find a good way to pay out their players again soon), but you never know - especially with them being endorsed by so many U.S. based pros.

[Spidey44]

I only have my money on Full Tilt right now. I haven't needed to withdraw, but if I wanted to, do they still process checks? The last time I withdrew it was via Firepay and obviously this isn't viable. Are they not paying out right now or is it just harder and more time intensive?

Thanks for the insight.

[Talking Poker]

We were talking about this in another thread a couple of days ago. Sounds like people are having mixed results. They say they will mail you a check (you need to verify your address by sending them a utility bill and a copy of your license - which I have not yet done), but it apparently takes like 6 weeks after that still. I know they are trying to find a new payment processor, but I'm not sure what the latest is on that.

[Spidey44]

Thanks TP. Appreciate the info.

[Boobie Lover]

The easiest way to get your money is to find someone dumb enough to take Full Tilt money for Stars money.

[Talking Poker]

You've made comments like this before. Do you really think Full Tilt is going to screw everyone over for hundreds of million of dollars, or do you think it's just going to take a while before people are able to cash out?

I'm not saying the giant screw over is impossible (nothing is, especially these days), but I think it is HIGHLY improbably.

[PShabi]

Hey guys,

Support is still updating their information, should be complete today.

Starting this week, our check service will be upgraded in the following ways:

* Checks delivered by regular mail should be received within 10 business days instead of our previous 25 business day time frame.
* Players have the option of requesting overnight delivery for a charge of $25 instead of the previous $33.50 fee. (The 10 days above includes a 1-3 day processing time that would apply to overnight checks as well. So total time to have a check in your hands when choosing overnight would be 2 to 4 business days.)
* Checks issued for $2,500 or more will be sent by overnight delivery free of charge.
* The minimum amount for a check is now $150 instead of the previous $300

Checks sent outside of the continental US may take a little bit longer.

[Talking Poker]

That's awesome. Thanks.

[PShabi]

Hey,

It's the least I could do.

[eejit101]

i swear FTP are getting more and more awesomer by the hour.

[Spidey44]

Is there a fee for checks NOT requesting expedited delivery?

[MAYHEM45]

Yeah, like me.