Full Tilt Poker was eventually purchased and reopened by PokerStars.Messy fallout, did not pay US players for years, founding pros disgraced.Targeted and shut down by US authorities on April 15, 2011.One of the most popular poker rooms worldwide until Black Friday.Full Tilt Poker formed in 2004, reached peak in 2007-2010.Full Tilt Poker has not accepted US players since 2011.Please see the “US player options” section below or visit my dedicated US poker rooms page for updated alternatives. They failed to pay back US players for several years and were eventually bailed out when former competitor PokerStars acquired their assets.įull Tilt Poker longer accepts US players for real-money play. By Josh H | Last Updated: DecemThe real Full Tilt Poker died on Black Friday 2011 when it was shut down by US authorities.