Information regarding eCheck removal & Bounced Checks

I am gathering a bunch of sources together and actually getting comments regarding the recent shutdown of "eChecks" as well as the bounced checks from various poker sites. I've had a couple of sites tell me I can expect quotes and I'll be putting them together in a story which i will be sure to link here.

Cliff notes of rumors (looking like truth now):

- US Government shut down eChecks & seized money
- US Government closed bank accounts of payment processors
- Sites scrambling to get eChecks back up (Cereus network already back up for this feature)
- Waiting for statements as the legal departments for the sites get themselves ready

ya i tried to make a payment w/ e-checks today and they said not at this time. i e-mailed FT and requested a response ASAP, lol. they're probably swamped with e-mails.
i haven't tried yet but can we use credit cards in the US. it says to use a visa, but i know how that goes. and the gift cards i bought never worked either.
i knew if i logged in i would find some info on this matter. thanks icemonkey. and keep us posted. peace

sweet thanks ice, always cool to have an inside man

this really sucks though makes me want to move to Canada lol

Damn it! eChecks was my method of choice at Stars. So easy to deposit/withdraw with it. I'll be watching this thread for updates!

Paumarhas, most sites you can't use credit cards, but there are a few: Bodog and Sportsbook to name a couple.

Guys this is getting creepier and creepier the deeper I get in. I actually got a quote from Bodog's CEO as well as a source at Cake Poker, and they all say business is usual over there and everything is fine.

The comment (or rather NON comment) I got from Stars has me seriously concerned about their present state. I can't even type what I think might be happening there.

Anyways, I actually was able to deposit using a VISA card at Cereus after I called my card company and asked them to unlock "international internet orders" ... of course I just monitor the hell out of charges to the card to make sure it's safe but so far so good.

here's me, hopin for the best. ty for the info.

that sucks no more e- checks. now my only way to get money on a poker site is ewallet express. i hope they come up with something else soon.

i dont know about pokerstars but i use moneygrams from wal-mart for ultimate you just have to call and get a name and country first but it doesnt take that long.

on rounders radio tonight, they are going to have john pappas, executive director of the poker players alliance, 10 eastern, 7 pacific. maybe we can get some answers