I'll have to quit poker

Zapahlohotrona · Feb 25, 2022

I'm from Ukraine.Mariupol.Yesterday I wanted to register in a pokerstars tournament, but I received a message that it is no longer possible to play for money in my region. Apparently, this is due to the war. I don’t play anywhere except pokerstars, so I’ll have to leave poker forever. Good luck to everyone.

bj999 · Feb 25, 2022

Zapahlohotrona said:
I'm from Ukraine.Mariupol.Yesterday I wanted to register in a pokerstars tournament, but I received a message that it is no longer possible to play for money in my region. Apparently, this is due to the war. I don’t play anywhere except pokerstars, so I’ll have to leave poker forever. Good luck to everyone.

Sorry bud. I hope it gets better fast

63burner · Feb 25, 2022

Wish you nothing but the best, poker online at

If you can access americas card room(ACR) or Black Chip Poker(both run by WPN(winning poker network). You can join without a deposit, and participate in cardschat free-rolls, when you gain permission).
People everywhere are very concerned about Ukraine. It seems like extra punishment that you can't play poker online to take your mind off the present situation.

jaymfc · Feb 26, 2022

Zapahlohotrona said:
I'm from Ukraine.Mariupol.Yesterday I wanted to register in a pokerstars tournament, but I received a message that it is no longer possible to play for money in my region. Apparently, this is due to the war. I don’t play anywhere except pokerstars, so I’ll have to leave poker forever. Good luck to everyone.

prayers for all Ukrainians. stay safe.

dregan · Feb 26, 2022

Zapahlohotrona said:
I'm from Ukraine.Mariupol.Yesterday I wanted to register in a pokerstars tournament, but I received a message that it is no longer possible to play for money in my region. Apparently, this is due to the war. I don’t play anywhere except pokerstars, so I’ll have to leave poker forever. Good luck to everyone.

It's strange that yesterday I registered at Pokerstars on our freerolls without any problems. But when I saw Russian players at my table, I wrote for everyone that (I protest and will not play at the same table with Russian occupiers). I left the game.

fundiver199 · Feb 26, 2022

The war in Ukraine is a very sad situation, but presumably the situation will stabilise in one way or another relatively soon, and then PokerStars will probably resume operations. So "leaving poker forever" should not be nessesary, but its quite understandible, if you have other things on your mind right now like the safety of your family, the future of your country etc.

Risto234 · Feb 26, 2022

dregan said:
It's strange that yesterday I registered at Pokerstars on our freerolls without any problems. But when I saw Russian players at my table, I wrote for everyone that (I protest and will not play at the same table with Russian occupiers). I left the game.

Maybe you should have actually tried to take them out at all costs :hmmmm2:

infonazar · Feb 26, 2022

War and death are far worse than banning poker.

jaymfc · Feb 26, 2022

dregan said:
It's strange that yesterday I registered at Pokerstars on our freerolls without any problems. But when I saw Russian players at my table, I wrote for everyone that (I protest and will not play at the same table with Russian occupiers). I left the game.

I understand how you feel but Russian poker players and probably most Russian citizens
do not agree with this war. but none have a choice.

Zapahlohotrona · Feb 27, 2022

Thank you all very much. It's really a terrible situation and right now it's not about poker to think about. Right now the windows of my apartment are shaking from explosions. There was no access to the Internet for two days.

pakyut · Feb 27, 2022

Hi. Tkare care mate.

fundiver199 · Feb 27, 2022

Playing on PokerStars right now, and as usual the tables are full of russian players. Thats not going to stop me from playing, because they are not personally responsible for the decisions of their government. But it does feel rather unfair, that ukrainean players are now banned from playing on Stars but not russian players.

So I really wish, PokerStars would ban russians as well, until this war is over. It would be in line with the onging sanctions against Russia, and frankly everyone is Russia should spend their time making revolution now rather than playing poker. What the russian government has done here is completely unacceptable, and Russia should become a paria in the international community, until all russian soldiers have been pulled out of Ukraine.

CryptoBlood · Feb 27, 2022

Good luck my friend,hope that everything will be fine and war finish bro.I also quited poker before because I was going to work in UK for bigger money but I have started to play it again because I am not really good enought paid in my country now.

theoxy · Feb 27, 2022

Good luck mate and take care.

Holdem Tycoon · Feb 28, 2022

Stay safe. Hoping for peace in your area. Stay strong

No Bologna · Mar 1, 2022

No Bologna

When I die. I love poker. Favorite is live poker, mostly at our weekly home game. Anywhere between 10 to 30ish players. Enjoy playing online, daily if I want to. When your retired you have plenty of time on your hands.

mina271 · Mar 1, 2022

I wish all Ukrainians a lot of strength and that this war will be over as soon as possible.

Clutchdenier · Mar 1, 2022

There are more important things in life than poker and money. It will pass.

dallam · Mar 1, 2022

fundiver199 said:
Playing on PokerStars right now, and as usual the tables are full of russian players. Thats not going to stop me from playing, because they are not personally responsible for the decisions of their government. But it does feel rather unfair, that ukrainean players are now banned from playing on Stars but not russian players.

So I really wish, PokerStars would ban russians as well, until this war is over. It would be in line with the onging sanctions against Russia, and frankly everyone is Russia should spend their time making revolution now rather than playing poker. What the russian government has done here is completely unacceptable, and Russia should become a paria in the international community, until all russian soldiers have been pulled out of Ukraine.

Sad part is probably the money speaks in this case. As an Ukrainian you never know when your loose your ability to play poker because of the circumstances, and I think it would be way too much work to process the cases and return money (also it can be misuse as well from some players).

On the other hand Russia is still one of the biggest poker nations, and the income would be drastically down if poker sites would not cooperate with them.

In my view (which is does not matter) poker is a mental game, so it can heal mentally and turn your attention away from the bad things in the world. And of course an income to people as well, a virtual workplace.
We are lucky to reach a point where most of the people don't want to get into a war-situation, but there's still a big room for people not to pick those weapons and turn into something not violent. We will see. Until that, big love for those who are involved in.

rachelle2291 · Mar 1, 2022

I wonder if it is just some regions of The Ukraine that cant play on pokerstars because I still see a lot of players playing for money on pokerstars. A freeroll satellite right now with a total of over 5000 players registered has aprox 300 players from Ukraine registered.

Sunz of Beaches · Mar 1, 2022

its wierd that op is saying he only plays on pokerstars. i could swear i played agaist him also on 888 poker.

or is kreator like a famous word in the ukraine? what does it mean does someone know?

anyway i wish you good luck op, terrible situation and i hope there will be soon a solution between russia and the ukraine but i kind of doubt it unfortunately

hilary antonik filho · Mar 1, 2022

I have met many players from Ukraine in freeroll tournaments, do not give up.

Marcos1315 · Mar 1, 2022

I see Ukrainian players on 888poker. If you have the desire to still play, I think it will be possible there.
Anyway, stay safe!

FIERROS · Mar 1, 2022

I understand how you feel but Russian poker players and probably don't want to play with them. But if you want to play poker you will find them in poker sites.

rifflemao · Mar 1, 2022

Zapahlohotrona said:
Thank you all very much. It's really a terrible situation and right now it's not about poker to think about. Right now the windows of my apartment are shaking from explosions. There was no access to the Internet for two days.

Hope you will be safe throughout this.

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