Apparently profit sharing = collusion

[TerpZone]

What? I've been a dedicated player on FTP for years and have never
colluded. While yes, I have played games with booger7756, there has
never been any collusion-- we have had deals in which we split profit,
but there has never been any collusion or sharing of hands, and the
accusation is ludicrous. This is the first I'm hearing of this,
despite not even having player with this person for many months--- let
alone ever for any amounts even near what the account balance/rewards
were valued at.

Quite frankly, I'm disappointed that FTP could come to such an
inaccurate conclusion; as far as I was aware, playing with specific
players is not against the rules if hands aren't being shared. Which
has never, and will never on any future sites I continue playing on,
been the case.

Hello Richard,

Thank you for your response.

We have reviewed your case and have concluded that the original decision to exclude you from the site will stand.

You were found guilty of collusion. We provided evidentiary hand analysis of same and we now consider this case closed. We would like to reiterate that you should not attempt to play on Full Tilt Poker in the future on a new or existing account. If you are found playing on the site again, the account will be suspended and all remaining funds will be forfeited.

We are sorry but no further correspondence will be entered into.

Regards,

Robert
Security
Full Tilt Poker

[PANAMHIEST]

The provided evidence to whom, you? If so is is exploitable? I personally do not think LL bets or profit sharing is any way considered collusion and this is perty effed up dude.

[NDN]

Wow, what the hell?

Shoot me a private message with the details...

[Ringo]

I am going to keep a careful eye on you 2 from now on.

[Ringo]

Seriously though
This is quite alarming because anyone that plays in a LL game is considered colluding with other players and can get their account
closed and lose all their money.
My question is, Can Full Tilt use posts on our forum as evidence of colluding?
If so, we can all be in big trouble someday.
Another reason why I only keep the min. bankroll on these poker sites.
They can steal your money anytime they want and you have no legal recourse what so ever.
I will support a FT boycott, just give the word.

[TerpZone]

They can steal your money anytime they want and you have no legal recourse what so ever.
I will support a FT boycott, just give the word.

My account was worth more than they will ever payout in 'compensation.'

So basically FTP gets free money. (granted less than I pay in rake every week)

[eejit101]

holy crap.

Im now worried!

[targetguy1]

Seriously though
This is quite alarming because anyone that plays in a LL game is considered colluding with other players and can get their account
closed and lose all their money.
My question is, Can Full Tilt use posts on our forum as evidence of colluding?
If so, we can all be in big trouble someday.
Another reason why I only keep the min. bankroll on these poker sites.
They can steal your money anytime they want and you have no legal recourse what so ever.
I will support a FT boycott, just give the word.

boycott would do much to a site like FTP they have a very large player base and a few us not playing there isnt going to hurt them one bit.

[nodepositneeded]

Have you guys ever logged in as the other?wondering how they connected you.

Tracy

[PANAMHIEST]

A boycott would have to a huge set up planned even from players of all forums likely, and it has to be for a perty good reason too, like when the irish guys?? boycotted at pokerstars for some kinda tax deal.

however I still think that stealing money from 2 players that have played there for years with no trouble, never made any kinda huge big bang get rich scheme, maybe a comfortable extra income here and there, then all the sudden ban them, and one who hasnt played for months, is NOT good business practice. Heck im afraid to say how i really feel about it, just in case they find this post and ban me too.