Full Tilt Poker license suspended

The aftermath of the events of Black Friday and federal indictments brought against online poker operators violating US federal law, continues to have a dramatic effect on players and operators alike.

Full Tilt Poker, the world’s second largest online poker room, had its gaming license suspended this morning by Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) that ordered a suspension of Full Tilt Poker entire operation.

European players trying to login to their accounts were greeted with a message stating that the system is down for maintenance and the Full Tilt Poker website is also displaying a similar message.

The AGCC released the following statement with regards to Full Tilt Poker license suspension:

"Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) has today issued Hearing Notices under Regulation 46 of its Regulations to Vantage Ltd, Oxalic Ltd, Filco Ltd and Orinic Ltd, collectively trading as FULL TILT POKER.

In addition, AGCC has issued Suspension Notices under Regulation 47 to the above named companies requiring them to suspend all operations with immediate effect.

The decision to suspend these licenses follows a special investigation prompted by the indictments unsealed by US Attorney General’s Office in the Southern District of New York on 15th April 2011, during which grounds were found to indicate that these licensees and their business associates were operating contrary to Alderney legislation. The nature of the findings necessitated the taking of immediate action in the public interest.

The venue and date for the hearing will be announced in due course.”