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.
As you might expect, 6-Max poker games feature a maximum of six players at a table. Many Texas Hold'em players prefer 6-Max poker, as it allows you to play more hands per hour and there are fewer opponents to keep track of.