BlindSquirrel on 2+2 has a good post on Ultimate Bet’s extended downtime:
5. They heard the only way to be absolutely safe on the internet is to not be connected to it.
4. It’s a special promotion offering 100% Cash Back.
3. They’ve decided to save energy by only running their servers during times when peak electrical demand is lower.
2. They finally got fed up with those pesky customers who want to make withdrawls.
And the number one reason UB is still down:
They’re installing a logo with their new slogan:
“Ultimate Bet…Where Virtually NO ONE Plays Poker(TM)”
Go check out the thread, plenty of folks chipping in with their own reasons 🙂