Players who transferred funds to Absolute Poker but were later unable to retrieve them might be eligible for a potential award from the Absolute Poker Civil Forfeiture Class Action Lawsuit! According to the lawsuit, online poker venue Absolute Poker has reached a settlement over allegations of fraud brought by the U.S. Department of Justice. The Justice Department alleges Absolute Poker and other defendants falsely represented to its players that once they deposited funds with Absolute Poker, those funds would be “safe, secure, and available for withdrawal at any time.” Absolute Poker denies all acts of allegations, however, they have agreed to settle the class-action lawsuit in order to avoid the further risk and cost of ongoing litigation. So if you are eligible, file a claim by June 9, 2017 to receive your potential award!
Absolute Poker Civil Forfeiture Lawsuit:
- Absolute Poker Civil Forfeiture Claim Form
- Claim Form Deadline: June 9, 2017
- Who’s Eligible: Claimants may be eligible for a settlement payment if they deposited funds with Absolute Poker and their last known Absolute Poker account balance is greater than $0.00.
- Estimated Amount: Varies
- Proof of Purchase: Yes
- Eligible claimants must submit a claim, known as a “petition for remission,” to the settlement administrator through its online form. No additional documentation is necessary if the claimant agrees with the account balance displayed during the online filing process.
- To dispute the account balance, claimants must submit documentation supporting the correct balance. This documentation must show the account holder’s name, dates, descriptions, and amounts of relevant transactions as well as financial institution information.
- Case Name & Number: United States v. PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker, et al., Case No. 11-cv-02564, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
How To File a Claim:
- Head over to the Absolute Poker Civil Forfeiture Claim Form.
- Look over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your information.
- Submit your claim by June 9, 2017 to receive your potential award!
Bottom Line:
Players who transferred funds to Absolute Poker but were later unable to retrieve them may be entitled to payment under this civil forfeiture settlement from the Absolute Poker Civil Forfeiture Class Action Lawsuit! According to the lawsuit, the Justice Department alleges Absolute Poker and other defendants falsely represented to its players that once they deposited funds with Absolute Poker, those funds would be “safe, secure, and available for withdrawal at any time.” In fact, Absolute Poker failed to maintain enough funds to repay all of its players, the Department says. So if you’re eligible, file a claim by June 9, 2017 to receive your potential award! Don’t forget to take a look at our full list of Class Action Lawsuit Settlements!
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