
Full Tilt had already implemented blocks of PokerTableRatings.com access to its table, seriously affecting that site's ability to track players results.
"We are continuing to work on the problem and are still optimistic about restoring full coverage; but this may take some time."
If the major poker rooms are serious, this move could spell the end of what many high stakes regulars and even ambitious lower stakes players have come to consider a necessary part of their, studying up on their opponents. Sharkscope has become a regular source for players to access their opponents' buy-in rate, numbers of games played, ROI and overall results.
If PokerStars were to follow suit in blocking the major player stat sites from access, the entire data mining industry could go in a tailspin.