Announcement: We are helping players open NETELLER accounts now in addition to SKRILL. Previously, Neteller was shut off to US players abroad who were not permanent residents of a foreign country.

If any US players offshore (Canada excluded - sorry) want help with this please PM or send an email to info@pokerrefugees.com

*This is a free service from Poker Refugees*

Info on VIP Program (we start at Silver Status): http://www.neteller.com/vip/

Net+ card: http://www.neteller.com/netplusprepaidcard/

Fees: http://www.neteller.com/fees/

Does anyone have a room available to rent in a poker house anywhere in North or South America?

We are looking for a Spanish poker player in: Malta, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Costa Rica for an interview with the Spanish press.

Any volunteers?

For any 2+2-ers still at the Rio; we are here until Saturday at the QuadJacks booth in the hall between the Poker Kitchen and Brasilia - meeting players in person and answering questions about moving abroad for online poker.

Is it possible to get set up to play in Mexico on Pokerstars, etc and not move there permanently?

Example: I want to be able to fly into Mexico 4-5 times per year, rent a place and stay for 3 to 20 days at a time, play poker and then return to the US

Is it possible to receive assistance for maybe a 6 week stint if I have housing taken care of because of friends in Montreal?

I'm looking to use your service to relocate to the Malta region by the end of the year. Do you guys have anyone looking to move there? I'm open to having a roommate if possible.

How about Kathmandu, Nepal?

I'd really like to spend some time there. Thanks.

Hi there; for some reason we stopped receiving notifications about responses to this thread. Sorry for the delay!

Yes we can definitely still help you. We can discount the full relocation fee or help with any individual services you need. Please email kristin@pokerrefugees.com or PM and we can discuss details.

I think we have spoken already; is this Jeff?

Players should comply with the requirements of each poker site to reactivate the account initially. This usually means showing proof of a 3-month lease, utility bill in your name and/or offshore bank account. After that, many players move around the world to play online poker from various countries.

When traveling in the US, of course it goes without saying one would never want to login from there or ever from an IP as that is against the policies of most online pokersites, especially Stars and FTP.

Yes; we do have players moving to various countries each month including Malta and we frequently match poker roommates together.

Please send us a PM with your email or send a message to kristin@pokerrefugees.com and we can see who is going there at the same time and if your itineraries, budgets etc are compatible.

Really having a hard time getting information from you guys. Contacted via skype and email about 5 times. Can you please pm me some information on prices and services to move to playa del carmen?

We've never done a relocation there but sounds like an interesting destination. For some countries, we have local contacts there, speak the language and can help with a variety of services.

For Nepal specifically, none of us have ever been there so we'd have to look into the complexity of moving there, finding a rental property and see what services we can realistically provide.

Are you already playing online from a different country?

I am not yet playing online as I'm in Texas but I do look to go somewhere abroad to where I can play before long.

I have a close friend I met in Dfw who is from Kathmandu, Nepal, so I will have a very reliable contact there.

I know they've had issues with Internet connections in a lot of places but it's my understanding that some areas in Kathmandu probably have improved their internet connectivity to the extent that they're reliable now. Of course even Kathmandu is known for occasional power failures. I figured that was only in certain places of the city if it's still going on though.

I'd really like to be able to play online poker in countries that I think would be good locations for travel blogging and travel writing. Nepal is the perfect place to get started in that field as far my skills go. I could only stay there for limited time but I have no problem going from one place to another.

Yes mam, thx

Your friend from Kathmandu wouldn't happen to be named Ram and is taking classes at EL Centro?

figured it was a long-shot but had to throw it out there

Definitely sounds like an interesting place to blog and play from! We can help you get set up with internet sites but at this time have no knowledge or internet, infrastructure or the rental market. That can always change however, as we are frequently doing custom research projects for clients. This week, we studied the poker climate/internet infrastructure/banking/visa info for a player headed to St. Kitts & Nevis and then visa info in Latin American countries for Russian players.

Let us know if you do want help and you can always email us at info@pokerrefugees.com to coordinate any service. We start working with players usually a few months before their arrival dates.

Is this William? I was traveling all day/night yesterday but sent an email with the the package info and Mexico budget outline this afternoon. Please confirm receipt? I think we may be in your junk mail and vice versa because the last email correspondence we have with you is dated March 18, 2013.

^K

Yes; definitely. PM'd

If I move to Costa Rica, live there awhile then want to go somewhere else. Can I legally play online at PokerStars no matter where I am as long as i'm not in the US? And so long as my Costa Rican bank account I would still have even though I may not live there is in good standing?

I ask because there's a lot of places I may want to go but it seems like everywhere has a limit to how long you can inhabit there. I want to go to Europe but since I can only stay there a limited time, I figured it's best to go for a stint in CR first, and then visit places you can only stay in for 3-6 months.

I've been trying to get in contact w/ you guys for a week. PM sent, email, and contacted thru your site.

Email was received Friday evening; seen and responded to today.

Sorry for the delay; sometimes initial inquires from the contact form and our responses to that form go to the junk mail. We encourage everyone to put us on their safe list and do the same with each person who contacts us.

Yes; this is the reality for players who want to live abroad but not necessarily obtain permanent legal residence in any country just yet. It's natural to want to spend time in a country(ies) before committing to living there long-term.

For example, we set up some players in Costa Rica back in 2011. Since then, they have lived in Panama, Mexico, Guatemala and South Korea. Some of our clients started in Mexico then moved to Thailand and vice versa. Some spend summers in Europe or Canada and winters in South America.

In most countries, US citizens can travel on a passport for 1-6 months at a time, or 3 months + apply for an extension or renew. Some people become "perpetual tourists" in countries where you can renew every X # of months.

With modern online banking capabilities, you can manage your finances from anywhere in the world (as long as it's not the US or somewhere that online poker is illegal or blocked of course). Getting a Net+ card or Skrill debit card in countries where it is offered are other options for managing your funds worldwide.

Long story short, yes you can do this sort of "country hopping" and it's become commonplace amongst poker players, sports bettors and other online professionals such as graphic designers or online consultants. This year in 2013 I myself have temporarily "lived" in Costa Rica, both sides of Mexico and Canada so far, next will be in the EU. As long as you are abiding with local immigration laws and policies in each country, should be fine.

^Kristin

In our effort to continually provide novel services that are valuable and useful to online poker players worldwide, we're excited to announce a special, new service to help players open Neteller accounts.

This is ideal for players who:

• Live outside the US & Canada
• Had a Neteller account years ago but it was closed for whatever reason
• Have not been able to get verified by Neteller since relocating offshore
• Would benefit from a Net+ debit card to instantly access online funds
• Have maxed out their Skrill limits or want additional cash-out/deposit options and flexibility
• Want VIP Status without the hassle of notarizing documents

Even if you are American living abroad and had trouble opening an account in the past, we now have a way to approve US players (living outside the US) quickly and through a unique process.

Included in the Poker Refugees Service:

• Open your account in less steps
• Automatic Silver VIP Status http://www.neteller.com/vip
• Special dedicated customer service executives for "Poker Refugees"
• Transfer limits of up to $400k/mo
• Net+ Debit Card & Virtual Card that can be used anywhere in the world, including the US (We can FedEx it to you if you live in a 3rd world country with poor mail service) http://www.neteller.com/personal/get-a-prepaid-card/
• No foreign bank account needed to verify your account and use the Net+ Debit Card
• Immediate access to your funds when you don't feel like waiting on a wire/bank transfer
• More options to Upload funds and Cash out http://www.neteller.com/fees/

Accounts are usually verified within 1-2 business days.

PM us for instructions to sign up or email your request to vip@pokerrefugees.com

If you've ever wanted Poker Refugees to help you with a relocation but were short on cash, now's your chance to enter our 2nd Anniversary Giveaway!

We are giving away a free relocation package to celebrate our launch 2 years ago today. Winner will be randomly selected the first week of September.

The details are below and also on our blog.pokerrefugees.com

Good luck! This is open to players of ALL COUNTRIES (not just the US).


Win A FREE Poker Relocation!

If you’ve ever heard of Poker Refugees, you know this company’s passion is to help online poker players and sports bettors continue their careers in countries all over the world. We started this mission just after Black Friday in 2011, and August is the two-year anniversary of the company's official launch.

In the spirit of helping you do what you love the most — play online poker — we'd like to give one of you a free relocation to one of Poker Refugees’ most popular country destinations.

Choose between the following locations, and you could be logging into your favorite poker sites from paradise very soon!

• Canada
• Costa Rica
• Ecuador
• Malta
• Mexico
• Panama*

What is Poker Refugees?
Poker Refugees was founded in response to the needs of U.S. online poker players to continue grinding on international sites like Pokerstars. The company has helped nearly 300 online poker players and sports bettors get set up in foreign countries since Black Friday. Originally inspired by U.S. players who were essentially forced to move, Poker Refugees has since broadened its services, helping poker players from countries all over the world with a variety of travel-related, concierge, and consulting services. The company’s diverse and bilingual team helps players get set up fast and easy in many countries outside the U.S. where online poker and sports betting are legal. The service is 100% completely customized to serve the needs of online gambling professionals.


Here’s what you win:

• One life-changing opportunity to travel outside your home country and play online poker.
• You’ll receive the Poker Refugees Full Relocation Service, completely free, a value of up to $2,500. Depending on where you move, we’ll document your journey either in person or through photos, video and Skype interviews for other players to share in your experience.

Here’s how to win:
You can win in just two easy steps, and the winner will be randomly selected. Please note that you must complete both of these two requirements to be a valid entry:

1. Fill out the online entry form by clicking here.

2. Interact via social media: Spread the word about this free giveaway on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook (must choose at least one platform).

Or simply like the Poker Refugees Facebook page or post on our wall that you entered the competition.

Below are a couple sample tweets and Facebook blurbs to get you started:

• I want a free poker relocation to __________ http://*******/16Gnkoa @PokerRefugees
• I’m ready to win a trip to play online poker with @PokerRefugees! http://*******/16Gnkoa
• .@PokerRefugees is giving away a FREE poker relocation! I entered here: http://*******/16Gnkoa
• Can’t wait to play on PokerStars again with @PokerRefugees!

You can share as much as you’d like and use any wording you’d like as long as your post either (a) Tags #PokerRefugees or @PokerRefugees, or (b) contains one of the links to the contest entry form or giveaway (links may be shortened):

• http://pokerrefugees.com/free-poker-relocation
• http://pokerrefugees.com/free-poker-relocation-entry

The fine print:
1. You can enter to win via our online entry form and sharing on any social media platform.
2. Tweets, Instagram, and Facebook shares must contain either #PokerRefugees hashtag or tag @PokerRefugees, or shortlink to either of these contest pages.
3. Entry deadline is 12 a.m. EST on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013, and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter.
4. The definition of the “Full Relocation Service” is detailed and can be found by clicking here.
5. Winner is responsible for paying his or her own: passport application, airfare, rent, security deposit, bills & utilities, funding online bank roll and/or poker and gaming sites, any fees related to applying for a visa or other country-specific requirements and other living expenses detailed in the Poker Refugees sign-up forms.
6. The winning entry will be randomly selected.
7. The winner must sign the Poker Refugees waiver and sign up forms in order to receive the service.
8. The prize expires within one year of the date of issue and must be claimed by 12 a.m. EST on Sept. 1, 2014.
9. The winner agrees for his real or online screen name to be used in future Poker Refugees-related media.
10. The winner agrees for his relocation to be documented by Poker Refugees; this may include a video or recorded Skype interview.
11. The destination chosen must be a location served by Poker Refugees.
12. *Special consideration for the destination of Panama: Full Relocation Service does not include third-party assistance to open a bank account. This is available with an additional fee that varies depending on legal and translation services retained.