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Old 06-10-2008, 01:30 PM
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Default DoylesRoom return to US

hi

yes DoylesRoom like alot of other poker rooms left the US market when the UIGEA came in ... I would hardly describe it as "bolting"

alot of rooms were restricted by the decisions of the network operators - in DoylesRoom's case they were originally on the Cryptologic network which wthdrew from the US, leaving the rooms on that network no choice

when DoylesRoom pulled out of the US it did NOT stiff any of its players - they all got paid in full and then were directed by DoylesRoom to signup at FullTilt (where that left affiliates was another story)

DoylesRoom moved to the Microgaming network where clearly there is a bit more flexibility where operators on that network can decide for themselves whether to be open to US

DoylesRoom came back to the US - I had the priviledge of meeting Doyle Brunson in Barcelona just before the announcement and although he doesnt own the site he is definately a guiding light for them as well as the legendary face of poker at the site

cheers scrawnybob
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