ePassporte has stopped processing transactions with online poker sites which was another blow to American Internet poker players and online gambling affiliates.

A letter was sent by ePassporte to  Pitbull Poker and posted on compatiblepoker.com which indicated that pressure from the Department of Justice forced them to cut ties with online poker sites.

“We have been advised that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is conducting a widespread investigation of internet gambling, including poker,” the letter said. “All though (sic) we do not believe we have done anything illegal, we do not wish to be associated with anything that might be considered illegal by the United States government.”

Source: CasinoCityTimes.com