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where is this pokerstars guy Bryann or whatever ? It is irritating to get same answer for 10 diffrent question from pokerstars support. He love to talk and discuss here with players now nobody around. tilting!!!!

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10-03-2014 , 06:44 AM

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SryGoneFishing

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Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 115

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Originally Posted by AdioKing

1) The US Poker Market can't survive without Pokerstars

Erm, don't think so. what made stars special (the ownership) has gone. The US poker market can't survive without the PLAYERS. Whichever company treats their players the best and provides the best experience will win.

New pokerstars doesn't care about the players at all, just investors. They want us all playing ridiculous casino type lottery games. Players want poker.

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10-03-2014 , 07:41 AM

#403

MinusEV

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Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 12,209

It is pretty scary how quickly PS has deteriorated after the new owners took over.

I can understand having a bit of a 'spring cleaning' and that some changes have to happen under new owners, but with the arrogant way they've gone about it seems that the care and understanding for their customers, that used to be a PS trademark, was one of the first things to be thrown out the door.

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10-03-2014 , 08:08 AM

#404

NoPointBluffing

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Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 7,575

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Originally Posted by AdioKing

Here's a full list of the countries that PokerStars is leaving.

I'm not sure that the NJ market is even worth Stars going after at this point though. It sounds like its just a necessary stepping stone in that

Wonder if there is a list somewhere on someones desk with any more countries that are planned .....

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10-03-2014 , 10:53 AM

#405

isildursocks

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Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 21

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Originally Posted by lefty rosen

Some of the Muslim countries didn't have many fish or winning players, but I did see some at tiny stakes which are purely entertainment for Western people but they could be part time employment for an Iranian at 5NL or 10NL. The terrorist angle is bull as what is 5NL player playing with as a bankroll? That can't even by a new gun. It's probably Stars figuring that the rake generated from 2NL and 5NL through 25NL isn't worth the bother in countries where it's clearly against the law and Stars can't promote the game legally. So all they get are tagfish or out right winners.

lol true dat

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10-04-2014 , 10:59 AM

#406

PaulyJames200x

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Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 4,027

To those that pokerstars has withdrawn from in their country, are you allowed to withdraw your funds yet?

Also are you allowed to relocate to another country then continue playing from there? Or did they say even if you do that, you need to withdraw your funds first?

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10-04-2014 , 11:01 AM

#407

SleightOfJam

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Originally Posted by PaulyJames200x

To those that pokerstars has withdrawn from in their country, are you allowed to withdraw your funds yet?

wondering about fpps too with everyone speculating about canada...

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10-04-2014 , 11:23 AM

#408

PhapLap

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Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,434

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Originally Posted by PaulyJames200x

We allow for cashout but just with ukash so dont think any of our regulars (turkish ones) can cashout in 12 months maybe more.

I m gonna fly Lebanon this week, gonna open bank account there and will see wht gonna happen.

Also still problem to locate North Cyprus bc they are using Turkish ip so stars smart people(!!!) think it is Turkey . Dont know how it will end but hope good way.

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10-04-2014 , 11:33 AM

#409

PaulyJames200x

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Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 4,027

Did they say you have to cashout your funds within a certain amount of time? You can convert you fpps right?

Do you know if you could keep your funds and not cashout, then relocate then continue playing with those funds?

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10-04-2014 , 11:33 AM

#410

GuySmiley

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Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 416

Northern Cyprus internet isn't gonna work ever. It's recognized by only one country and that's Turkey. Hence it's impossible for an ip there to be recognized as being from Northern Cyprus as it doesn't exist.

Maybe you could receive 3/4G connection from the other part of the island when close to the border, that'd work. But no idea if that's even possible.

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10-04-2014 , 11:54 AM

#411

PhapLap

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Originally Posted by PaulyJames200x

I think so bc it is not like wht happened Usa. If it is like usa dont know wht can i do. in mail they said i can use my balance for live mtts.

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10-04-2014 , 11:57 AM

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PhapLap

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Originally Posted by GuySmiley

If i m not wrong they shouldnt banned their internet connection . Wht they gonna do ? It is cyprus and they dont ve a choice. About 3G it is impossible bc there is no signal there. Cypriot Turks emailed them ,i think they accidently banned their ip. Seems it gonna work soon...

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10-04-2014 , 12:08 PM

#413

SleightOfJam

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Originally Posted by PhapLap

I think so bc it is not like wht happened Usa. If it is like usa dont know wht can i do. in mail they said i can use my balance for live mtts.

can you convert the fpps directly to cash?

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10-04-2014 , 12:11 PM

#414

GuySmiley

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It is Cyprus indeed but apparently Internet is provided via Turkey and not 'Southern' Cyprus.

If there even can be a distinction made between Turkish / Northern Cypriotic ip's it seems unlikely that Stars bans 29 countries but would allow play from an area with a vague status as Northern Cyprus.

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10-04-2014 , 12:15 PM

#415

PhapLap

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Originally Posted by SleightOfJam

can you convert the fpps directly to cash?

didnt try honestly 20k fpp i ve . will move soon anyways not need to do it .just checked they did convert my vpps without asking me . but it is good for me i think after this situation i will not play 1 month so not reach 200k vpp. well seems ok

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10-04-2014 , 12:16 PM

#416

PhapLap

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Originally Posted by GuySmiley

My friend said they didnt know it and didnt bleive first but after couple emails from diffrent person they asked for bills which is showing it is cyprus. hoping next week gonna be ok .

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10-04-2014 , 12:20 PM

#417

CursedbyaGypsy

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Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 263

I have a simple question... Might sound stupid but I'm extremely curious.

Is there any way Pokerstars would be saving money by restricting these countries? I mean there's literally no other reason for it to happen. And with them cutting ties with players recently, maybe they're trying to cut expenditure.

I have no idea how the online business works, but like I said, I don't see any other reason.

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10-04-2014 , 12:25 PM

#418

GuySmiley

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Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 416

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Originally Posted by PhapLap

My friend said they didnt know it and didnt bleive first but after couple emails from diffrent person they asked for bills which is showing it is cyprus. hoping next week gonna be ok .

Seems most likely to me Stars support is oblivious about the status of Northern Cyprus, but would be nice and easy for Turkish players if it works out.

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10-04-2014 , 01:53 PM

#419

njpokerplayer24

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Originally Posted by SleightOfJam

can you convert the fpps directly to cash?

after Black Friday Stars converted my FPPs to cash…

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10-04-2014 , 01:56 PM

#420

PhapLap

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Originally Posted by GuySmiley

Seems most likely to me Stars support is oblivious about the status of Northern Cyprus, but would be nice and easy for Turkish players if it works out.

ups new update. southern cypriots can play merit hotel . there is two diffrent internet company there seems one of it mainly getting it from normal cyprus ip so good news we can play there too. you will see turks playing under cyprus flag.Epic lol .

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10-04-2014 , 02:05 PM

#421

Richas

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Originally Posted by PhapLap

We finally have a different answer to "war, what is it good for?"

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10-04-2014 , 06:20 PM

#422

sqwerty12

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Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5,561

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Originally Posted by CursedbyaGypsy

I think it's possible though I wouldn't have thought the overheads to run the company in those markets would be outrageously large given it's an online operation.

But yes it's not unrealistic to think a company would look to streamline its business.

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10-04-2014 , 06:38 PM

#423

the-wheel

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Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,320

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Originally Posted by SleightOfJam

wondering about fpps too with everyone speculating about canada...

this is what stars emailed me

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You will be able to use your FPPs in the PokerStars VIP Store to purchase VIP Reward Bonuses. These VIP Reward Bonuses, once purchased, result in cash being instantly deposited into your account. These funds will be immediately available for cashout.

VIP Reward Bonuses are, as before, available for purchase based on the VIP level of each player. Players with VIP levels other than BronzeStar will have until their status expires to purchase VIP Reward Bonuses that require their higher VIP level.

You can also use your FPPs to purchase any VIP Stellar Rewards and/or Milestone Cash Credits that you may have earned in 2013 or 2014 but are yet to claim. The funds from any purchased VIP Stellar Rewards and Milestone Cash Credits will also be immediately available for cashout.

Any FPPs remaining after you purchase bonuses and rewards will be made available to you again if you are able to play for real money on PokerStars at some point in the future.

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10-04-2014 , 08:09 PM

#424

PhapLap

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Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,434

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Originally Posted by sqwerty12

well some of money for fishes or others they need to cash out ukash not sure they can sell it .o small numbers will be a bonus for stars or ukash ....