FBI shut down three of largest poker sites in probe that could end online gambling

Phil Ivey, the world's best poker player - made millions online and at casinos​

Three of the largest online poker sites have been shut down by the FBI in a probe that could bring about the death of the internet gambling industry.
Eleven people, including the owners of Full Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and PokerStars, were charged with bank fraud and money laundering.
In 2006, Congress passed a law prohibiting online gambling, but most of the leading sites found ways to work around the law using foreign banks. Prosecutors allege that in doing so they broke the law.
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What do you guys think of this story? Do you play poker?
I live in the UK so I'm not effected directly, but by shutting out the US this means there's less traffic to poker websites. I'm a recreational player and use poker to add an few extra dollars to my salary. I also enjoy watching the poker shows online. Has this effected anyone directly who lives in the US?

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