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Has anyone one else been banned from PH? I've been playing some the last 3 days trying it out and all of a sudden it booted me off in the middle of a SnG today told me my account was disabled and to contact support.

PokerHost has banned players in the past for winning too much in relation to the rake they had paid. But an aggressive player isn't necessarily a winning player.

The wording of the message that they sent you sounds more like they didn't like things that you were typing into the chatbox or something along those lines. But you say that you haven't done that, so the message is kind of baffling. In all fairness, they should be a little more specific about what they are talking about.

I think that the big question at this point is, can you open an account on one of the other skins on Equity?

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04-26-2014 , 01:38 AM

#1152

Bazuko

adept

Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 700

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Originally Posted by PhiAlphaWET

It wasn't a ban due to cheating or breaking any rules..

They said: "At this time your Poker Host has been closed, since our network has come to this decision after checking your table activity and have notice your aggressive play within the network, they have done a serious of background checks in order to come to this conclusion, at this time since we are in a small but growing poker network we cannot afford your aggressive behavior , we are now in a network the focuses on having recreational poker players and you do not meet this criteria, we thank you for your business at Poker Host, but at this time we will restricted your account."

and: "we are saying that your game level is not recreational, and we like that but at this moment we can not afford your aggressive behavior."

can they seriously do this after only trying out the new network for the last 3 days?

Just got booted myself...My only concern is to make sure i get paid for a check that was sent back to collection a month ago, my bank told me it would be 4-6 weeks...

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04-26-2014 , 01:45 AM

#1153

kahntrutahn

Minbet Millionaire

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8,054

For those of you that were unaware, Equity Poker Network has been closing accounts for high winning players, props, etc. I *think* that these players will be welcomed back by EPN at an unspecified future date, but of course there is no guarantee.

With that said, all player funds are going to be returned as there is no confiscation going on.

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Kahn

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04-26-2014 , 03:23 AM

#1154

5thStreetHog

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,687

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Originally Posted by kahntrutahn

For those of you that were unaware, Equity Poker Network has been closing accounts for high winning players, props, etc.

I wasnt aware of that. Thanks for that clarification. I apologize for the ignorance in my previous responses fwiw.

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04-26-2014 , 05:15 AM

#1155

gargamel_fk

banned

Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 803

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Originally Posted by kahntrutahn

Thats explain a lot. I was wondering why there is almost no action at nl400 and higher while even a month ago there was plenty of it.

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04-26-2014 , 10:33 AM

#1156

druidfluid

adept

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 992

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Originally Posted by PhiAlphaWET

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Originally Posted by Bazuko

Just got booted myself...My only concern is to make sure i get paid for a check that was sent back to collection a month ago, my bank told me it would be 4-6 weeks...

Just trying to log in now and finding myself in the ban club as well

. Pretty sick as I feel I've been paying plenty of rake and a lot of the play has been vs regs fighting over the very limited HU tables. One or two weeks of rungood and outta there...

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04-26-2014 , 11:21 AM

#1157

-sham-

old hand

Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,751

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At this time your Poker Host has been closed, since our network has come to this decision after checking your table activity and have notice your aggressive play within the network, they have done a serious of background checks in order to come to this conclusion, at this time since we are in a small but growing poker network we cannot afford your aggressive behavior , we are now in a network the focuses on having recreational poker players and you do not meet this criteria, we thank you for your business at Poker Host, but at this time we will restricted your account, and the we will proceed with the normal process to cash out your funds in a prompt matter. We will be happy to hear from you in about 6months to a year, time the we expect to be big enough to afford your activity and continue the good relationship the we have had.

what the fk is this bull****. happened to my friend. i'm cashing out.

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04-28-2014 , 04:35 PM

#1158

PhiAlphaWET

stranger

Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 13

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Originally Posted by -sham-

what the fk is this bull****. happened to my friend. i'm cashing out.

Exactly my thoughts... being punished/banned for not being a complete DONK!! Just doesnt seem right...

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04-29-2014 , 07:07 PM

#1159

John Mehaffey

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 9,931

This network looked like it was up and coming and had a shot. These recent complaints actually point to a network that has skins that cannot get along and don't want anyone to actually withdraw. That is disturbing. This goes far beyond simply creating a recreational player friendly environment.

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04-29-2014 , 09:01 PM

#1160

depechbnkn

old hand

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,724

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Originally Posted by Pokeraddict

Nothing to do with skins not getting along
it is the network that instituted these bannings.
PH doesn't want this, the players were in fact high rakers and them leaving is costing pokerhost a bunch. This is another case of a network bull****ting its skins.

Dan

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04-29-2014 , 10:15 PM

#1161

DrawMeOut

veteran

Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,088

Probably should have worked that out before they moved to EPN and looked elsewhere. I can't imagine why winning would turn them down.

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04-30-2014 , 01:17 AM

#1162

John Mehaffey

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 9,931

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Originally Posted by depechbnkn

The skins not getting along comment has to do with Poker Host players that had never played a real money hand getting forced onto another skin because they had downloaded the software at some point.

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04-30-2014 , 01:30 AM

#1163

kahntrutahn

Minbet Millionaire

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8,054

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Originally Posted by DrawMeOut

Probably should have worked that out before they moved to EPN and looked elsewhere. I can't imagine why winning would turn them down.

I can imagine quite a few reasons why a major credit sportsbook's poker network wouldn't want a competing sportsbook's poker skin on their network.

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Originally Posted by Pokeraddict

The skins not getting along comment has to do with Poker Host players that had never played a real money hand getting forced onto another skin because they had downloaded the software at some point.

Those players should (have) contacted their affiliate and/or PokerHost directly. I had this problem personally as well as many players I know. It's been rectified in every instance where a reasonable case can be made. If you need more details PA, just ring me sir

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Kahn

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04-30-2014 , 01:47 AM

#1164

John Mehaffey

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 9,931

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Originally Posted by kahntrutahn

I can imagine quite a few reasons why a major credit sportsbook's poker network wouldn't want a competing sportsbook's poker skin on their network.

They should think about these things before they join a poker network. I am sure that book could get along just fine without poker.

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Fair enough if it was just due to a lack of organization. The big problem is still the banning of winners.

A poker site should have no skin in the game when it comes to who they want to win. I slowly accepted anonymous tables and other adjustments are reasonable, and Bodog's success shows players are OK with it, but to just say "screw you, go away" is hard for me to recognize as a fair way of doing business.

Last edited by John Mehaffey; 04-30-2014 at 01:55 AM.

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04-30-2014 , 02:57 AM

#1165

kahntrutahn

Minbet Millionaire

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8,054

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Originally Posted by Pokeraddict

They should think about these things before they join a poker network. I am sure that book could get along just fine without poker.

I'm not sure we're on the same discussion given this reply... *scratches head*

I'm just going to Skype you on this one.

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Originally Posted by Pokeraddict

I agree for the most part.

I definitely agree that the outright banning/account closure of winning players is an incorrect way to go about it. I think other measures can, and should be, implemented instead. As I'm sure you are doing privately with your myriad connections, I too am sharing my opinions on the matter in hopes of affecting future changes.

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Kahn

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05-18-2014 , 06:20 PM

#1166

cahartattack

newbie

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 46

I must say I just got my 3rd 600 dollar cashout after taking down one of their 2k guarentees. Took 3 days and I haven't had any issues with them. Except for the inability to use PT4 (which is making me deposit elsewhere while I play with the limited funds I still have there) the games are decently easy as long as you play down to their level like I have on occasion. Is there ANYONE still on this site or am I the only one stupid enough to still be on it?

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05-18-2014 , 06:23 PM

#1167

depechbnkn

old hand

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,724

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Originally Posted by cahartattack

You think you are the only one left to be on the fishiest site on the net?
and that pays very fast?
Lmao

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05-18-2014 , 06:44 PM

#1168

cahartattack

newbie

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 46

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Originally Posted by depechbnkn

You think you are the only one left to be on the fishiest site on the net?
and that pays very fast?
Lmao

Just saying with everything being said about it I don't know how many people are staying with it especially with the inability to use any tracking software. Also putting it out there that I don't have a terrible terrible experience much like what I am reading.

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05-18-2014 , 07:01 PM

#1169

SantaCruz

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 4,161

If PT4 doesn't work, you can always use HM2 which I think is better anyway.

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05-18-2014 , 10:36 PM

#1170

cahartattack

newbie

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 46

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Originally Posted by SantaCruz

If PT4 doesn't work, you can always use HM2 which I think is better anyway.

Wouldn't mind it but already paid for PT3 and PT4 so I am kinda vested lol. Unless I can switch it but I am almost positive that is an impossibility without spending more money.

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05-21-2014 , 06:58 PM

#1171

kahntrutahn

Minbet Millionaire

Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 8,054

If HEM2 can read the converted HH filers, I don't see why PT3/4 cant. I think it's merely a lack of development by the guys writing the converting software packages to be honest.

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Kahn

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05-25-2014 , 02:42 PM

#1172

IHasTehNutz

Making my way

Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 3,166

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Originally Posted by cahartattack

Don't believe everything you read, sir. Aside from the tracking software, EPN's doing a yeoman's job considering the competition right now. Raising tourney guarantees in spite of overlays, deposit bonuses, promotions, etc. They may not be the biggest kid on the block. But they're doing pretty well all things considered.

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05-25-2014 , 03:56 PM

#1173

depechbnkn

old hand

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,724

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Originally Posted by IHasTehNutz

+1
the deposit bonus is a lot easier to clear now then when Poker Host was on Merge. My cash game players are very happy. Tournament action is picking up too. 10k weekly and 25k monthly.
I have also talked to management about higher MTT's.
Things are definitely going in the right direction.
Dan