Using a VPN to play from the U.S. to other poker sites?

Semper000 · Feb 7, 2019

Hey everyone,

Yesterday I asked if there was a way to play on Pokerstars in my area, apparently that site is not allowed where i live, only on New Jersey, Delaware and Nevada I think. So i was wondering, I have VPN set up with my antivirus, so I can show as if I am on a different location. Does anyone know if this would work with any sites?

Thanks!

AAirmacKK · Feb 7, 2019

Not suggested

PS makes buckets of money and they have a pretty nice budget for IT. They are fully aware of where you are playing, but the only real issue at hand is cashing out. You need an overseas bank, overseas I. D. And overseas utility bill. There's always a way if you want to put that much effort into it, but I recommend you stay away as this could get you permanently banned and that be a bummer when they return to serving the U. S.
Cheers

Kenzie 96 · Feb 7, 2019

Semper000 said:
Hey everyone,

Yesterday I asked if there was a way to play on Pokerstars in my area, apparently that site is not allowed where i live, only on New Jersey, Delaware and Nevada I think. So i was wondering, I have VPN set up with my antivirus, so I can show as if I am on a different location. Does anyone know if this would work with any sites?

Thanks!

Ask yourself this, what would a site set up to make money do if an individual illegally playing on their site won a significant amount of money?

Option #1-Say to the player, "yeah, we only publish these rules to give us something to do" & ship him his winnings.
Option#2- Freeze his account & keep all the money in his account.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm- tough one to figure out.

Here is a hint, CardsChat has a number of free rolls for free roll club members. Individually not big bucks, but they do add up & they work very hard at keeping non members of the club from cashing.

Semper000 · Feb 8, 2019

Thanks for the replies! in all honesty, I didn't know that it would be considered illegal.

smknginmaine · Feb 8, 2019

I do occasionally. Get a cheap VPN, on a trial...or some shit. They'll catch on. post on here. Dudley-do-right will say noooo noooo. And they're probably right. Does it work. Yeah. Mostly. Or every time I have done it. Cashed 3-4 figure scores.... But those are small. When/If I hit a big score doing it Imma head to my VPN home base country before I try my crypto cash out.

smknginmaine · Feb 8, 2019

How many American PS Pros are there.... lol. The vast majority of my life.... the weed I grow and smoke daily was"illegal." Eventually they'll come around... until then we'll get around

TulasMoreno · Feb 8, 2019

That's illegal dude, so be careful couse in case poker sites catch you, your money will be lost!

smknginmaine · Feb 8, 2019

TulasMoreno said:
That's illegal dude, so be careful couse in case poker sites catch you, your money will be lost!

Appreciate the warning bro. Good looking out. I obey just laws whenever possible. Bullshit ones.... IDGAF. My neighbors love me.... and me them. And the sites have to be careful. Cause all I do is withdraw...... Maybe they'll catch me and say I can't take the money.... I guess I'll risk the zero.... But so far. They've paid. so..... Do what you like. Do I deposit on non US sites. nope. Will I cash the checks? F yes.

gon4iypes · Feb 8, 2019

they can see right through the VPN...they may or may not know where you are playing from, but by the IP address they know you are using a VPN

smknginmaine · Feb 8, 2019

gon4iypes said:
they can see right through the VPN...they may or may not know where you are playing from, but by the IP address they know you are using a VPN

hmmm... Your opinion.... and my results vary. Keep you thoughts. I'll keep the money. And hopefully someday soon it will be moot. Just saying to those who want to know...... Does using a VPN work... YES. May they "catch" you. yes. Wanna risk large sums ... no/ Wanna take the free money offered till they catch you for .... doing what wrong exactly??? lol. Sure.

smknginmaine · Feb 8, 2019

gon4iypes said:
they can see right through the VPN...they may or may not know where you are playing from, but by the IP address they know you are using a VPN

I agree... you'd be stupid to deposit hundreds or more then play and hit and hope for the best. If you can spare that kinda buy in money. Do it legit. If you wanna play freerolls and small stakes with Freeroll winnings and a VPN. With zero risked. IDK>>>> i do... and I do. and should it work? maybe? maybe not? But I can tell you 1st hand. It does

I don't even care posting this. Cause my user name on non US friendly sites isn't here/ and I use a VPN

A decent VPN, no public, Free, Try it, BS, most poker sites security.... is favorable.

smknginmaine · Feb 8, 2019

gon4iypes said:
they can see right through the VPN...they may or may not know where you are playing from, but by the IP address they know you are using a VPN

Jut saying.... Is a VPN allowed as a work around. NO! Is it a good idea. Probably not. Will it work, done right. F yes. Absolutely. If you disagree...... You're not playing on any poker site known to man and not using a VPN worth a dam...... and I know, plenty of VPNs aren't worth a dam. But there are more than a few that are

smknginmaine · Feb 8, 2019

Interested.........start in Scandinavia. Old aunt Olga....... Cod and rice.

kidkvno1 · Feb 8, 2019

Semper000 said:
Hey everyone,

Yesterday I asked if there was a way to play on Pokerstars in my area, apparently that site is not allowed where i live, only on New Jersey, Delaware and Nevada I think. So i was wondering, I have VPN set up with my antivirus, so I can show as if I am on a different location. Does anyone know if this would work with any sites?

Thanks!

NO, how would you withdraw from PS...
VPNs are a no go via the terms on PS!

Cloxy · Feb 8, 2019

kidkvno1 said:
NO, how would you withdraw from PS...
VPNs are a no go via the terms on PS!

Totally agree. You may try to register and success but withdrawing....

belladonna05 · Jun 17, 2019

Semper000 said:
Hey everyone,

Yesterday I asked if there was a way to play on Pokerstars in my area, apparently that site is not allowed where i live, only on New Jersey, Delaware and Nevada I think. So i was wondering, I have VPN set up with my antivirus, so I can show as if I am on a different location. Does anyone know if this would work with any sites?

Thanks!

1. Even though your VPN can put you elsewhere, geolocation is a serperate entity for different sites, including pokerstars.
2. What would do if you did win big, you would have to create quite a con and hope you didn't get caught.
Trust me I miss playing enough I considered it when online poker went to shit in the us, but running a con isn't the way to work it.

fundiver199 · Jun 19, 2019

Not recommended.

https://calvinayre.com/2018/12/07/p...nishment-pokerstars-drops-court-fees-pursuit/

johnnyswankier · Feb 1, 2020

Only if you want to waste $20

Yes it can be done but I wouldn't recommend it as put by another member proof of identity is the issue I have a few hundred but really I'm happy to put it back in because it's not coming out of my pocket yet...for 20 bucks I hit a big win on a pokie machine lol I'm not a fan but yeah hit the tables from there, that's my only reason to still have the account active, if I didn't have that win I would have already uninstalled the site...withdraw will be to much of a hassle so I'm happy to get my fix and if I loose I don't care but if I did win well it be moving to the country I registered but I'm not confident I was a big player but not so much these days once pokerstars was banned i lost interest..

Zorba · Feb 1, 2020

Stars can tell if you are using a VPN.

:top:

kidkvno1 · Feb 1, 2020

smknginmaine said:
hmmm... Your opinion.... and my results vary. Keep you thoughts. I'll keep the money. And hopefully someday soon it will be moot. Just saying to those who want to know...... Does using a VPN work... YES. May they "catch" you. yes. Wanna risk large sums ... no/ Wanna take the free money offered till they catch you for .... doing what wrong exactly??? lol. Sure.

It only takes 1sec for your VPN to drop out and PS will find you playing poker, that's been banned in the US and they will take all of your funds before you know it. There have been a few poker pros, who lost everything they had on PS!!!

Sunz of Beaches · Feb 1, 2020

I have no experience with this but i can imagine this would work for certain sites with bad security. On Stars i would not risk it. Not keeping large amounts of money should be obv.

Hemified · Feb 1, 2020

Alot of people do it. It could be done but it's not worth the headache unless you have nowhere to play. I used to do that for stuff but I don't care enough.

west28 · Feb 1, 2020

risky not recommended google Gordon Vayo pro player, they kept his winnings.

its TG · Feb 2, 2020

It's definitely possible to play in any restricted location.. But staying under the radar requires far more than a VPN. In order to play/gamble for cash long term while circumventing geo-restrictions, quite a few laws have to be broken unfortunately.

TheChosenDragon · Feb 2, 2020

Playing will work.
I don't think they monitor too hard on that as you would be an extra player meaning you would generate more winnings for them.
The problem will be the cashout, there they become more difficult and will research if you are valid.
And if you are not, then they will be happy to say that you lost all your money.
So in the end, you would be playing just for Pokerstars.
How unfair it might sound, they have the right to do that.
Probably your pasport details or your bank details will give it away.
I would recommend just playing on other poker sites, there are enough where you can play, so go out there and have fun.
Good luck!

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