PokerStars France to Prohibit Players From Other Countries From February 13

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  • PG News February 9, 2017
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In a recent development, PokerStars France will be disallowing all users from outside the country to play on the site from February 13, 2017. France was already a ring-fenced market, but PokerStars had allowed players from other countries, provided these were not on the restricted list and the users possessed a European bank account. However, players outside France will still be able to play on PokerStars.com.

The announcement was sent to affected users by email that services would be discontinued as of February 13, 2017. Thereafter, any tournament money or tickets leftover would be converted into real money by PokerStars and could be withdrawn. Additionally, players would be able to continue to purchase most products with their StarsCoin or remove the funds at anytime.

The email read –

“In an effort to adapt to a constantly changing environment, from February 13, 2017 a reorganisation will take place resulting in limiting service on PokerStars.FR to players resident in mainland France or its overseas territories.

Players based outside France continue to be welcome to play on PokerStars.COM, the world’s largest online poker site, or at other PokerStars licensed websites subject to local laws and regulations of the country in which they reside.

As always, we will keep our customers informed and, regardless of any future developments, playing funds will remain safe, secure and accessible for withdrawal. We have always kept player funds separate from the company’s operating funds. The Cashier is now available for you to withdraw the funds in your real money account if you wish. If you have any unused T€ and/or Tournament Tickets in your account, they will automatically be converted into their equivalent cash value upon entering the Cashier from February 13 onwards.

You are welcome to use your StarsCoin to purchase any items from the VIP Store, with the exception of online tournament tickets. Any funds resulting from these purchases will be immediately available for withdrawal.

To make a withdrawal request: simply log in to your Stars Account and visit the Cashier. Enter the amount you would like to withdraw and select one of the available withdrawal options. Please note that from February 13, the Cashier will only be available for withdrawals.

Click here for an FAQ relating to this news. If you have any further questions, please contact us at support@starsaccount.fr”

Post February 13, Winamax will be the only online poker room in France available to players from outside countries.

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