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Black Friday: US Shuts Down Major Online Poker Sites
On April 15, 2011, the US government took unprecedented action against major online poker sites, including PokerStars, FullTilt, and Absolute Poker. This day, known as 'Black Friday,' marked a significant turning point in the history of online poker.
PokerStars and FullTilt assured users that their operations outside the US would continue normally. GipsyTeam advised users to use mirror sites www.pokerstars.eu and www.fulltiltpoker.co.uk for updates. The situation with AbsolutePoker/UltimateBet was unclear, with users reporting issues with withdrawing funds.
GipsyTeam expressed support for PokerStars and FullTilt, noting their significant contributions to the development of poker in Russia. The site also emphasized the importance of remaining calm and not panicking, as there were no immediate threats to users' funds.
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