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excession
11-10-2005, 04:52 PM
this just in from pokershare - i am a UK player btw..

cash out now guys



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Dear andy mcnish,

We would like to thank you for being a member of PokerShare. We are writing to inform you that on November 14th, 2005 at 9 a.m. Eastern time, this cardroom will no longer be available for play.

If you have funds in your account, please log in to the game as [], unregister from any preregistered event you may be in and process a withdrawal by November 14th, 2005 at 9 a.m. Eastern time so we may return your funds to you in your preferred method.

Cash funds remaining in your account as of November 14th, 2005 at 9 a.m. Eastern time will be automatically withdrawn and sent to you via check to the address we have on file for you.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Sincerely

Robert
pokershareinquiries@ecom-arts.com

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stlip
11-10-2005, 05:02 PM
I got the same thing about 20 min ago. I play from Europe.
TimsterToo
11-10-2005, 05:03 PM
I think this also ends the discussion if everyone will still get their share. It's impossible that there's any profit in a startup that pulls the plug within three months.
Equal
11-10-2005, 05:11 PM
Wow what a mess created by very poor planning I'm sure.
excession
11-10-2005, 05:12 PM
UB have lost a lot of goodwill over this..
MadMat
11-10-2005, 05:13 PM
Yup, and I suspect that buggers up the ECD comp I was expecting for signing up here too /images/graemlins/frown.gif

Mat
teddyFBI
11-10-2005, 05:47 PM
I just know Dutch Boyd is involved in this somehow.
11-10-2005, 05:49 PM
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I just know Dutch Boyd is involved in this somehow.

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Why? They are actually returning the money to the players it seems, aren't they?
Synergistic Explosions
11-10-2005, 05:50 PM
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I just know Dutch Boyd is involved in this somehow.

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That's insanity!
11-10-2005, 05:59 PM
NOOOOOOOOO!!

damnit, just got the same email

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phish
11-10-2005, 06:04 PM
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I just know Dutch Boyd is involved in this somehow.

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Why? They are actually returning the money to the players it seems, aren't they?

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Believe that after all the checks have cleared. I wouldn't be surprised if a bunch of checks get 'lost in the mail' and you can't get any support.
Piper Tim
11-10-2005, 06:14 PM
My check cleared, but it was small.

I got this email today.

Dear XXXXXXXX XXXXXX,

I am sorry to have to inform you that as of 1st November 2005, Game Theory Limited, our licensor, has closed the accounts of all North American customers that play on PokerShare.com.

We are in dispute with Game Theory Limited and its parent company Excapsa. We do not accept that the license has been validly terminated and our lawyers are currently reviewing the position.

We would like to thank you for your support so far, we send our sincere apologies for any inconveniences you have suffered and we will keep you informed of all future developments.

Kind regards

PokerShare.com
11-10-2005, 06:15 PM
And after getting kicked in the balls, UB spits in my face. My 7000 ultimate points acquired through pokershare have dissapeared

That was gonna take care of some Christmas shopping for me!!!!!
Piper Tim
11-10-2005, 06:16 PM
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UB have lost a lot of goodwill over this..

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I won't be going back even if I do like the software.
11-10-2005, 06:23 PM
What other skins are there besides pokershare? I'd still like to play on the network, but don't want to directly make UB any money
Homer
11-10-2005, 06:32 PM
I just got a 39 cent check from them...wtf?
Pokeraddict
11-10-2005, 06:48 PM
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I just got a 39 cent check from them...wtf?

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Mine was 90 cents, it must have been the leftover change in my account when I cashed out.
11-10-2005, 07:01 PM
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What other skins are there besides pokershare? I'd still like to play on the network, but don't want to directly make UB any money

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According to the UB/Excapsa site, some of their licensees are Green Tie, Aviation Club, and DV8 Poker.

Now the bigger question is can you play there very long before UB decides to kick them out of the nest.

The network has lost me unless they grow up.