On April 15, 2011, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York seized and shut down Pokerstars and several of its competitors' sites, alleging that the sites were violating federal bank fraud and money laundering laws.

Yes, PokerStars is 100% legit, and it first launched as an online poker site in 2001. Is PokerStars Casino rigged? No, all the PokerStars Casino games undergo tests and verifications. Also, the site is licensed and regulated, ensuring fair play at all times.