♠PokerInsider
Black Friday: How Online Poker Players Adapted to the Shutdown
Online PokerApril 25, 2024·1 min read

Black Friday: How Online Poker Players Adapted to the Shutdown


On April 15, 2011, the US Department of Justice shut down PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker, a day known as Black Friday in the online poker community. This event forced players to adapt to significant changes. Cole South, a legendary online poker player, had to move to Canada to access his funds after the Black Friday shutdown. Daniel Zack, the WSOP 2022 Player of the Year, credits Black Friday with saving his life from gambling addiction.

Share this article

Argus Riven

By

Argus Riven

I've spent years at the tables — cash and tournaments — and just as long shaping poker copy behind the scenes: room reviews, bonus fine print, tournament notes. At PokerInsider I write the way I wish more sites would: clear structure, honest trade-offs, no hype. Whether you're new or already grinding, I care about what the offer actually costs you — rake, variance, and the fine print — and I treat responsible play as part of the job, not a footnote.

♠More in Online poker

Brock Wilson Wins Fifth PokerGO Tour Title of 2026 in Thrilling Finale

Brock Wilson Wins Fifth PokerGO Tour Title of 2026 in Thrilling Finale

1 min read
Chino Rheem Wins 2026 PGT Sprint Kickoff Event

Chino Rheem Wins 2026 PGT Sprint Kickoff Event

1 min read
CoinPoker and PokerGO Tour Unite for Epic $250 Million Online Poker Season

CoinPoker and PokerGO Tour Unite for Epic $250 Million Online Poker Season

1 min read
←All Articles♠ PokerInsider