About two years ago, I had a moment of crisis and indefinitely excluded myself from all the poker sites where I played. I assumed the policy was the same across the board—that indefinite self-exclusion required a minimum one-year break. Now, after about two years, I decided to reopen my accounts; PartyPoker and PokerStars reopened without issue, but I haven't been able to reopen my accounts on WPT Global, GGPoker, or 888. I couldn't find official representatives for GG or WPT here; could someone explain how the process works?
You should probably contact the poker site's support team. They would have the most up to date information.
moots said:
I've already tried that; it didn't work. So, I think the forum is the right place in this case.
Thanks for the help, but I’m looking for someone here who knows the ins and outs of this—specifically, whether there’s any legislation regarding it or a representative for the rooms. They tend to be more helpful when things are aired publicly on the forum. I know how people work: the rep handling the case realizes the process will be a hassle and tries to avoid it...
Sites support is indeed the place you should look out for as only them can give you back your playing privileges. If "it didnt work" then this means u cant play there anymore as they dont want a problem gambler back. Thats their decision, they can decide if they want to do business with u or not.
It does not really matter what someone else will say as long as this person does not work for the site himself. Reps mostly hand over cases to the relevant department in my experience. Highly doubt ur case is that much of a hassle so they try to avoid it.
It does not really matter what someone else will say as long as this person does not work for the site himself. Reps mostly hand over cases to the relevant department in my experience. Highly doubt ur case is that much of a hassle so they try to avoid it.
Since you already got two accounts reopened, maybe just be content with playing there for now? In my experience its better to get familiar with the games and player pool tendencies on 1-2 sites instead of jumping around from site to site. I recently tried to add two more sites (888 and GG Poker) to my repertoire, but it has not really added any extra value, and I am strongly considering to reverse that decision and go back to focus on only ACR and PS. So maybe the sites made a good choise for you by two of them responding to your request and three not responding 🙂
fundiver199 said:
That’s true, @funddiver199. I had already noticed a while back that player patterns vary a lot from room to room; the different structures and the variety of rooms meant I couldn't get as much out of the experience. Many people get used to one specific room and struggle to play in another.
The way this is presenting itself to me, it is certainly the best.Thanks!
antonis32123 said:
Yeah, I managed to get back onto PokerStars and Party Poker after a year. But with those three sites you mentioned, it wasn't possible. I think a year is enough time to get your head straight! That’s quite a punishment in itself! 🙂
And in my case, it was really just mental burnout; I never had issues with money or betting—my problem is with the cards themselves! 🤣
Good morning! Each site has its own policy. I started playing poker in 2018, and I contacted the support teams of all the poker rooms I used to ask them to block sports betting and casino games while keeping poker active. The only site that closed my account was Bet365, and there is no point in asking them to reactivate it because they do not reactivate my poker account.
Regarding your case, if I’m not mistaken, after one year of self-exclusion, it is possible to request that the account be reactivated, but you need to explain the situation to the support team of each site.
Regarding your case, if I’m not mistaken, after one year of self-exclusion, it is possible to request that the account be reactivated, but you need to explain the situation to the support team of each site.
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Rooms could also interpret an indefinite exclusion as permanent 🤷🏼♂️
Since indefinite is very vague.
It could mean
Since its an indefinite exclusion its entirely in their power if and when they reopen
Be happy with Stars and Party that they let you back
Since indefinite is very vague.
It could mean
- Not clear: Vague or hard to pin down (for example, an unclear answer).
- No limit: Without a set end or fixed size (for example, an open-ended time frame).
- Not known: Unplanned or undecided yet (for example, future travel plans).
Since its an indefinite exclusion its entirely in their power if and when they reopen
Be happy with Stars and Party that they let you back
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I have nothing useful for you, but I wish you to the best mentally for the future. It must have been real hard for you to come to exclude yourself and I sincerely hope you'll never be back in this state of mind.
I have nothing useful for you, but I wish you to the best mentally for the future. It must have been real hard for you to come to exclude yourself and I sincerely hope you'll never be back in this state of mind.
Thanks, my friend! It was certainly tough, but I have no regrets; everything happens for a reason—one we often take a long time to understand. Yet, the bond, the friendships, and the experiences we shared here proved stronger than those dark states of mind.fifille07 said:
I’m surprised that PS reopened your account. They tend to be pretty strict about that. PP was already expected. I figured 888poker would let you reopen it as well. Did the other sites say they wouldn’t reopen your account or they just didn't answered?
