Crazy...as if they're not allowed to play cash games, but allowed to play tourneys/sngs
Taken straight off the Full Tilt Poker website. This must have something to do with the Swiss legal rulings re: poker as a game of luck, and their inability to tax online poker rooms.
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Why can I no longer play in real-money ring games at Full Tilt Poker?
Due to recent legal developments, Full Tilt Poker has announced it will no longer provide real-money ring games to players located within Switzerland.
Can I play in real-money tournaments and Sit & Gos while located in Switzerland?
Yes. You can continue to enjoy full access to the best tournament action available online – only real-money ring games are affected by this situation.
I am a resident of Switzerland. Can I play real-money ring games at Full Tilt Poker while located outside Switzerland?
Yes. If you are located outside Switzerland when you play, you can play real-money ring games even if you are a resident of Switzerland.
If I live outside of Switzerland, but am visiting, may I play real-money ring games at Full Tilt Poker?
No. Real-money ring game play is not permitted in Switzerland, even if you are just visiting.
May I still participate in play-money ring games at Full Tilt Poker?
Yes. Play money games will still be available for players in Switzerland on both Full Tilt Poker.com and Full Tilt Poker.net.
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Crazy...as if they're not allowed to play cash games, but allowed to play tourneys/sngs
Kinda weird they can play real money tourneys but not ring games.
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Are there any big name pros on FTP that live in Switzerland?
Hmmm, I saw a guy from Switzerland playing at my rush table today :S