UIGEA legislation. I've had several checks bounce from Full Tilt since full implementation back in June --FT always makes good and usually give me an extra $25 for my troubles.

I was told they are having trouble with payment processors and therefore have suspended checks. The wire transfer is really fats maybe 2-3 business days, but you'll get whacked anywhere from $0 to $50 for wire fees (with most banks charging in the neighborhood of $25-$40). Typically FT sends it to a third party bank (who whacks you with a fee) who then wires it to your bank (who whacks you with another fee). I lose about $40 per transaction using the wire transfer, and I think the minumum is like $250 withdrawal.