Pitbull Poker Shuts Down

[Chips]

From reports I have seen, Pitbull poker, the first flash poker room, has shut down operations. I attempted to access the poker client and it errors out. The current story traveling around the portals and blogs reports the owners being arrested and attempting to remove the computers from the offices.

Not long ago there were reports of cheating, super users and pay out issues to players. Maybe they finally got bit back?

The following statement has been posted on many of the larger poker forums in the past day:

"hey guys!

I'm Dave Brenes... I am only returning for one last post... several weeks ago Kevin Baronowski took away the login to 2+2 from me and since then I stopped following up on the threads as per his request. Tonight one of the people at Pitbull called me in at 3am... Kevin and Jordan were trying to take out the computers and leave without saying anything!!!

I'm effectively not working for Pitbull obviously, but I just wanted to tell you that Pitbull is over... we will make sure things come out clear. I was led to believe many things from the inside and seems it kicked me back in the butt. From where I see it now, Kevin is capable of anything, and I doubt he will pay players or employees by now.

Kevin and Jordan were taken by the local police thanks to the quick reaction of fellow co-workers who were suspecting foul play and arrived at the office after hours to find them taking out computers and equipment from the offices. I must say my computer was taken before they could arrive so it is lost pretty much.

I want you to know that while I was at Pitbull I only did my job and follow the instructions given, and I was not fully aware of the real situation, however I would say Kevin is really a scammer.

Thank you all and I hope you have a good night

Dave "

[mojo]

Thanks for the info Chips. The casino end is down too.

[pompeyrayuk]

Well can't say Im surprised by this other than the fact that it has taken so long.

[TheGooner]

The level of behaviour is something that surprises me.

I can underrstand a business failing - especially an underfunded business - but having people sneaking around at 3am stealing computers and the cops being called to arrest people?

WTF?!


This has to be a lesson in the folly of backing ANY small start up - no matter what the glitzy set-up and promises of benefits for promotion.

[Shaun O'neill]

Welcome to the world of Costa Rica.

I have to say I know Jordan and i find that hard to belive but anything is possible.

Shaun

The level of behaviour is something that surprises me.

I can underrstand a business failing - especially an underfunded business - but having people sneaking around at 3am stealing computers and the cops being called to arrest people?

WTF?!


This has to be a lesson in the folly of backing ANY small start up - no matter what the glitzy set-up and promises of benefits for promotion.

[CAS Chloe]

With the way they handled the closure - the affiliates and customers would be left in limbo. Anyway, it was good the police apprehended them.

[Shaun O'neill]

Chloe

This is the police in Costa Rica if you pay them 100bucks they would let you go.

Shaun

With the way they handled the closure - the affiliates and customers would be left in limbo. Anyway, it was good the police apprehended them.

[GFPC]

Can i come live with you Shaun.. LOL

Steve

Chloe

This is the police in Costa Rica if you pay them 100bucks they would let you go.

Shaun

[szury]

The still owe me $260. I guess I will never see those $$$

[Shaun O'neill]

Steve

You are welcome to come and live with me, you know I no longer live in Costa Rica I am now in Estonia...

Shaun

Can i come live with you Shaun.. LOL

Steve

[GFPC]

Yeah just as well. I used to play poker with a Guy from Estonia. What a riot he was and a good drinker. When he would go all in, which was like 20 times a game half cut, he would get up and yell ESSSSSSTONNNNNIA>

Such a laugh!!!! Alright man do you have space for 6 cats?

I am counting on you.

Steve

You are welcome to come and live with me, you know I no longer live in Costa Rica I am now in Estonia...

Shaun

[Shaun O'neill]

5th floor apartment with cats is no so good.....

Sorry mate.

Shaun

Yeah just as well. I used to play poker with a Guy from Estonia. What a riot he was and a good drinker. When he would go all in, which was like 20 times a game half cut, he would get up and yell ESSSSSSTONNNNNIA>

Such a laugh!!!! Alright man do you have space for 6 cats?

I am counting on you.

[bholm]

Hello All,

I was aware of the rumours about Pitbull Poker but could not resist playing because I watched the games and the players were horrible so greed overtook common sense. I deposited $100 on September 23 and turned it into $2,000 in 4 days. My timing was very poor as I think I will get a big fat zero as my cashouts are in limbo. If anyone has more information about what is happening please post it here.

A lesson learned. If a site is not GPWA approved, don't promote it, and don't play it.

I never promoted Pitbull nor will I promote any non approved site.

[Chips]

A lesson learned. If a site is not GPWA approved, don't promote it, and don't play it.

I never promoted Pitbull nor will I promote any non approved site.

Don't confuse the terms Approved and Sponsor. The GPWA is not a approval process of the affiliate program or poker room. The seal means that they have agreed to a certain code of conduct and have paid a sponsorship fee to be listed here. There are several shady programs out there showing off the seal.

PokerStars and FullTilt are not sponsors, yet they are both very player friendly poker rooms.

Not trying to flame you, just I know I was lulled into the belief that the seal actually meant safe.