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[hiho]

Just got this followup email:

"Hello hiho, This email is to notify you that the following cashout via Cheque Issued was returned. Cashout request time: 2009/05/25 Cashout amount: $1,250.00 Cheque Issued cashout transaction ID: XXXXXXXX The amount of $1,250.00 has been credited back to your PokerStars account balance. If you have any further questions regarding this transaction, please contact "PokerStars Cashier" . Best regards, PokerStars Payments Team"

[johnny]

You're better off than I am. The company that was supposed to process my echeck was apparently seized by the New York Atty General and Stars isn't talking to me about it until after 10 business days are up.

[hiho]

Sorry Johnny.

The latest: "Following our previous communication, we regret to inform you that our check provider's bank account remains frozen, the funds are not accessible, and it's not known when the funds will be released. The provider's legal team and the Poker Players Association (PPA) are working on this matter.

In order to make the funds available to you without further delay, we have credited your PokerStars account with the outstanding check amount (details below) from our own funds. We have also credited your account with an additional 10% bonus as a good will gesture for the disruption this matter has caused."

[bigloser2448]

Originally Posted by johnny

How much are the fees from the check cashing places?

Now I'm bumbed. I'm getting ready to make my 1st (ever) withdrawal and the little box in the cashout window on Stars says:

"IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend that you deposit your check at your bank and avoid using check cashing stores."

I don't want to deposit checks into my account. Has anyone ever used one of the check cashing places for PokerStars?

I'm kind of curious why they'd say this.

[hiho]

Originally Posted by bigloser2448

Now I'm bumbed. I'm getting ready to make my 1st (ever) withdrawal and the little box in the cashout window on Stars says:

"IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend that you deposit your check at your bank and avoid using check cashing stores."

I don't want to deposit checks into my account. Has anyone ever used one of the check cashing places for PokerStars?

I'm kind of curious why they'd say this.

Why don't you want to deposit into your bank?

[johnny]

Some folks were getting checks from Canadian banks, maybe it has to do with that.

Maybe there are just fewer problems if the checks suddenly start bouncing again.

Not sure either way.

[bigloser2448]

Originally Posted by hiho

Why don't you want to deposit into your bank?

a couple of reasons.

[Carrera]

anything to do with your gangster ties?

in France, a check can ONLY be deposited. never paid in cash! The govt hates people having cash

[Mirage]

Tax evasion is a crime MMMMKAY?