US DoJ actions against Pokerstars, Full Tilt, and Absolute Poker

On April 15th, 2011, the US Department of Justice seized the domains and bank accounts of Pokerstars, Full Tilt, and Absolute Poker. As a result, the accounts of the players were also frozen. In the meantime the poker sites have come to an agreement with the US Department of Justice, so that it is expected the players will be getting their money back. However, it is not yet clear whether the Fed will come after the players for fraud and illegal gambling.

For more information see the YouTube video Pokerstars, Full Tilt, and Absolute Poker: An Online Gambling Call to Action!