From a recent email:

We are making changes to our Party Store as a result of the changed environment that PartyPoker.com is currently dealing with in the U.S.

On 16th January 2007 we will be removing all of the merchandise that is currently in the Party Store. You can, however, use the points that are in your account to purchase merchandise up until 16th January 2007.

Items that go out of stock will be removed from the store. We urge you to use your points now if you would like to purchase merchandise. Points that are not redeemed prior to 16th January 2007 will remain in your account.

We will continue to look into alternative ways for you to earn/redeem points in the future. There is no guarantee, however, that these points will not expire or be removed at a later date.

Q. Why are you removing the merchandise from the store?

A. We have made a decision to remove the merchandise available in the Party Store for U.S. players because of the changed environment that PartyPoker.com is currently dealing with in the U.S.

Q. Will I be given any other option to redeem my points?

A. The only available option to redeem points will be to purchase available merchandise from the Party Store up until the stock is removed on 16th January 2007.

Q. Will merchandise be available after 16th January 2007?

A. No, all merchandise will be removed on 16th January 2007.

Q. Until when will we continue to process merchandise orders, 16th January 2007?

A. Orders placed up until 16th January 2007 will be processed as normal. We will continue to remove items that go out of stock Before 16th January 2007.