Another angle is that players might not even legally be considered depositors. There is a payment processor whose funds were seized where the government even p

Another angle is that players might not even legally be considered depositors. There is a payment processor whose funds were seized where the government even put on a display of the giant check of funds seized. These funds ultimately belonged to players (good or bad). The situation is still unclear, as information is limited, but it appears that players will not be legally entitled to any of the seized funds. As far as poker sites go, they may also not be considered depositors. Some sites/casinos view it this way: you're buying chips.