FCP Bob 1,312 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Attention U.S. players you probably know by now, the Ongame Network (provider of FCP's poker software) was forced to make the difficult decision of restricting U.S. residents from playing real money games on their poker network. As a result Full Contact Poker has been working with Ongame and another network software provider to produce a solution for all of the FCP players to continue playing at our site with minimal interruption during a transitional phase over the next few weeks.Prior to the launch of our new poker software solution, we must ask our U.S. players to follow some new rules outlined by Ongame.Depositing RestrictionsOn October 25th, U.S. players will not be able to deposit or transfer any new money into their FCP poker accounts. The FCP cashier will continue to allow you to deposit new money into your cashier account, but after October 25th, money in your cashier account cannot be transferred to your poker account.Any money in your poker account by October 25th will be available for use to play poker as normal at FCP through the Ongame Network until November 5th. Shortly after November 5th, Full Contact Poker will be providing a new poker network opportunity.Cash-OutsAs always, your funds will continue to be safe and secure.Unused Tournament TicketsValid tournament tickets are as good as cash and will be refunded to your account once Ongame's U.S. restrictions are implemented on November 6th. It may take some days for all tickets to be processed into cash, and only valid tickets (not expired by November 6th) will be refunded.FCP Points will not be affected.Pending BonusesYou are encouraged to clear any pending bonuses before November 6th, but if you cannot, FCP will offer you a fair solution when it converts to a new but comparable bonus clearing platform.Our operations team is working around the clock these days to make any short-term changes at FCP feel seamless while our marketing team is preparing some excellent promotions for all of you loyal players who keep playing at FCP through this transitional period. We'll keep you informed of all the new and exciting opportunities coming to FCP as they are finalized. Link to post Share on other sites
rwood 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 thanks bob Link to post Share on other sites
dlingdling 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Pending BonusesYou are encouraged to clear any pending bonuses before November 6th, but if you cannot, FCP will offer you a fair solution when it converts to a new but comparable bonus clearing platform.Thanks for the update. I very much appreciate that the commitment toward finding a new network, and I've got my fingers crossed that the transition will be smooth. Hoping you find a way to preserve the option to earn off bonuses a little at a time. That feature was very friendly to low limit players and was a real point of distinction for FCP compared to the other OnGame sites. Link to post Share on other sites
nutzbuster 7 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Soooooooooooooo Bob.Come, say January 1st, where do you see FCP operating and how? (best guess is fine btw) Under a new skin? (i.e., Full Tilt, Stars, etc...) Will U.S. players be allowed back in when this happens?Will the new FCP require Removing the existing FCP poker program from our computer and re-loading completely brand new program?Danke. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Soooooooooooooo Bob.Come, say January 1st, where do you see FCP operating and how? (best guess is fine btw) Under a new skin? (i.e., Full Tilt, Stars, etc...) Will U.S. players be allowed back in when this happens?Will the new FCP require Removing the existing FCP poker program from our computer and re-loading completely brand new program?Danke. Hi ntuzbuster, I think you have the timing all wrong.The time between Americans not being at On Game and FCP being on a new Network will be counted in days and we'll be doing everything we can to make that number a small one. The reason we're moving it to make sure that all of our players including Americans can continue to play for real money with FCP.Since we'll be changing Networks that means that there will be new software.We'll be letting everybody know the details in a timely manner. Link to post Share on other sites
_Great_Dane_ 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) Soooooooooooooo Bob.Come, say January 1st, where do you see FCP operating and how? (best guess is fine btw) Under a new skin? (i.e., Full Tilt, Stars, etc...) Will U.S. players be allowed back in when this happens?Will the new FCP require Removing the existing FCP poker program from our computer and re-loading completely brand new program?Danke. I'm guessing that Bob can't comment on future operations possibilities due to nothing has been put in place for the future as of yet, but I'm sure that, once future operations are approved, we'll be notified in a timely manner.How's that, Bob?Hi ntuzbuster, I think you have the timing all wrong.The time between Americans not being at On Game and FCP being on a new Network will be counted in days and we'll be doing everything we can to make that number a small one. The reason we're moving it to make sure that all of our players including Americans can continue to play for real money with FCP.Since we'll be changing Networks that means that there will be new software.We'll be letting everybody know the details in a timely manner.Wow !!! My guess was kind of close. Bob answered while I was typing and some of my guess was typed by Bob, word for word !!! Edited October 24, 2006 by _Great_Dane_ Link to post Share on other sites
icemanrulz 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Bob Will our money move automatically or will we need to cash out & redeposit at the new skin? Link to post Share on other sites
Bluffs2005 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Awesome!! As the PokerRoom skin sucked and one of the reasons I haven't played on FCP!!! If the new skin is any good you might as well just deposit your money into my account because I'll be joing you clowns......! Link to post Share on other sites
Waffles2003 1 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 let's just hope its not bodog or some shizzy software like that. Link to post Share on other sites
nutzbuster 7 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hi ntuzbuster, I think you have the timing all wrong.The time between Americans not being at On Game and FCP being on a new Network will be counted in days and we'll be doing everything we can to make that number a small one. The reason we're moving it to make sure that all of our players including Americans can continue to play for real money with FCP.Since we'll be changing Networks that means that there will be new software.We'll be letting everybody know the details in a timely manner.COOL! Thanks Bob for yet another timely and concise response.Didn't mean to panic anyone either, lol. I am anxious to get back to business as usual on FCP asap.FCP support rules. Looking forward to the new FCP. Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Bob Will our money move automatically or will we need to cash out & redeposit at the new skin?They're not your mother.Did you really need to ask this? Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Choc 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Too Bad The Software Will Change. I Feel Most Comfortable Playing With Ongame Skins.LoveFord Link to post Share on other sites
SAM_Hard8 50 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 BobI hope what ever site you choose to affiliate with is pokertracker/pokeroffice friendly.That would be a big plus in bringing me back home. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Bob Will our money move automatically or will we need to cash out & redeposit at the new skin?HI, you won't have to cash out and redeposit. Your money that is in your poker account will move to your cashier account and from there you'll be able to move it to the new poker site. Link to post Share on other sites
RayPowers 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hey Bob!Can you give any info on if the new site will have the possibility of user created tournaments like the current site does?Ray Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 HI, you won't have to cash out and redeposit. Your money that is in your poker account will move to your cashier account and from there you'll be able to move it to the new poker site.Well now you made me look like an ass! (Granted, I don't need much help)How is that possible if it's a new network though? The cashier accounts never had anything to do with Ongame? Link to post Share on other sites
supertouch 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Does this change anything with regards to the Ongame Classic? It says November 5th US players won't be allowed on the site. Any info is appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
custom36 4 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Well now you made me look like an ass! (Granted, I don't need any help)FYP Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hey Bob!Can you give any info on if the new site will have the possibility of user created tournaments like the current site does?RayStill a little early for me to provide specific software features yet but if that isn't available it will be something that we will see is added. Link to post Share on other sites
goferdug 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 helloooooooanyone out there?i ould REALLY HATE to be convicted because some attorney told me it was ok.I guess we all have to ake our own decisions about what the law says and HOW it will be enforced. I do know i was a programmer involved with computers since 1970. "IF: they want to enforce it ISP addressing is very criminating. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Does this change anything with regards to the Ongame Classic? It says November 5th US players won't be allowed on the site. Any info is appreciated.Americans can still play in the Poker Classic and go on to Barcelona.The top player from FCP in the Classic will also win Seat 2 at the Protege Final Table and the trip to Bahamas.Well now you made me look like an ass! (Granted, I don't need much help)How is that possible if it's a new network though? The cashier accounts never had anything to do with Ongame?FCP has always processed our own payments and the cashier and casino accounts have no connection to On Game what so ever other then the fact money from your poker account can be sent there. Link to post Share on other sites
wvapoker 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Do you know what will happen to my alias if I already have the same alias on the new network?wvapoker0? Link to post Share on other sites
Suited_Up 2 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Americans can still play in the Poker Classic and go on to Barcelona.The top player from FCP in the Classic will also win Seat 2 at the Protege Final Table and the trip to Bahamas.FCP has always processed our own payments and the cashier and casino accounts have no connection to On Game what so ever other then the fact money from your poker account can be sent there.Always learning something new.That's good then... will make for a much easier switch. Link to post Share on other sites
KDawgCometh 2 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 BobI hope what ever site you choose to affiliate with is pokertracker/pokeroffice friendly.That would be a big plus in bringing me back home.scott, all of the sites that allow americans right now(well, all the sites that matter, except for bodog)are PT compatable. Unless stars or FT start taking on skins, the most logical networks would either be the new AP-UB or tribeca. This is completely unsubstantiated and just my opinion Link to post Share on other sites
djnumb 0 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Will we be able to transfer Bonus money from Cashier account to Poker account? Link to post Share on other sites
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