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Por tkurek
hace 8 años
On December 4th I´ve deposited €500 on my Stars Account and wanted to play. However I´ve been told that my account is under a security investigation and therefore I´m not able to play. Since then I´ve tried to contact the support team several times. On December 8th the support team came back for the first time and asked me to provide verification documents, which I have sent back immediately. On December 16th the team came back for a second time asking for additional documents. On December 23rd another request reached me to provide addtional/already provided documents.

I just want my money back and after this exeperience I do not want to play there at all. Please see below the whole email chain.


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From:
Date: 2017-12-23 15:44 GMT+01:00
Subject: Missing documents
To: < personal info removed >


Hello Tomasz,

We have received the documentation you sent, unfortunately some of the requested documentation is missing.

We can confirm that we have approved the following documents:

- Government-issued ID
- Utility Bill
- Photo of you holding your ID

Please note that in order to complete the Stars Account verification you are required to provide all requested documents.

To complete your Stars Account verification we kindly ask that you submit the outstanding documents as listed below at your earliest convenience:

- Recent Bank Statement for card ending 5117
- Front of card ending 5117

Before submitting, please ensure that the images of your documents are complete and legible to allow us to proceed accordingly.

Please help us keep our security procedures in place by sending the documentation requested by scan or digital image to us by e-mail.

Once we have received all requested documentation and your personal details have been verified, your Stars Account will be fully reinstated.

We thank you for your co-operation with this matter.

Regards,

Yisel
Stars Security

To enhance the security of your Stars Account, we strongly encourage you to set up our additional security features; Stars PIN, SMS Verification, RSA Token and Security Questions.

Activation of these features is extremely simple and can be completed within the ‘Account’ menu within our software.

We will NEVER ask you to confirm your login credentials or password via email, phone or chat facility or in any way. We do not advise giving your login information to anyone under any circumstances.



------- Previous Email -------

From: < personal info removed >
Sent: 12/16/2017 15:06:16
To: securi­ty@­sta­rsa­cco­unt.com
Subject: Re: Photo with ID request



Hello Melania,

Kindly find attached requested document.

Best,
Tomasz
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Am 16.12.2017 um 20:25 schrieb securi­ty@­sta­rsa­cco­unt.com:

Hello Tomasz,

In order to verify you as the account holder, we need an additional verification document for confirmation.

Please send us a digital photograph of you holding your identification document (in your hands, close to the face). This ID must be legible and the same document that you have already sent us, so that we can complete the verification of your Stars Account. We request this information to compare yourself with the photo identification provided.

Please ensure this photo clearly shows your date of birth and the date of issue and expiry.

We hope to hear from you soon.


Regards,

Melania
Stars Security

To enhance the security of your Stars Account, we strongly encourage you to set up our additional security features; Stars PIN, SMS Verification, RSA Token and Security Questions.

Activation of these features is extremely simple and can be completed within the ‘Account’ menu within our software.

We will NEVER ask you to confirm your login credentials or password via email, phone or chat facility or in any way. We do not advise giving your login information to anyone under any circumstances.



------- Previous Email -------

From: < personal info removed >
Sent: 12/08/2017 15:21:07
To:
Subject: AW: Stars Account Verification

Hello Raquel,



Kindly find attached requested documents.



However please allow me to note, that I find it unacceptable that I had to wait almost one week for a response. Especially after I made a € 500.- deposit – in cases you freeze accounts it would be kind of fair if you would not allow your “clients” to make a deposit. At least that is something other serious casinos have in place.



Also please be informed that I´ve submitted a complaint to askgamblers.com.



Regards,

Tomasz



Von: securi­ty@­sta­rsa­cco­unt.com [mailt­o:s­ecu­rit­y@s­tar­sac­cou­nt.com]
Gesendet: Freitag, 8. Dezember 2017 21:19
An: < personal info removed >
Betreff: Stars Account Verification



Hello Tomasz

Thank you for your email.

Kindly note that your Stars Account has been flagged during a routine security check.

As part of our security procedures, we ask you kindly to send us the missing documents so that we can verify your details and fully reinstate your account:

- Back side of your identity card;

- A copy of your most recent utility bill (phone, gas, water etc.) showing your name, address and statement date (the utility bill must not be older than 3 months).

- A copy of the most recent bank statement (not older than 3 months) for your VISA ending on *5117 showing the cardholder's name, credit card number (with only the first 6 and the last 4 numbers visible), address and statement date.

Our request for information is made in line with our Security Policy, as detailed in our Terms of Service. Please refer to the link below for more information on our Terms of Service.

www.po­ker­sta­rs.e­u/­pok­er/­roo­m/tos

Please be advised that, on occasion, we may be required to amend the Terms of Service. It is your responsibility to keep up to date with any changes made to the Terms of Service.

Please understand that it is essential for us to conduct identity verification checks to ensure that our site remains a safe and secure environment for its players.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this matter and look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Raquel
Stars Security

To enhance the security of your Stars Account, we strongly encourage you to set up our additional security features: Stars PIN, SMS Verification and RSA Token. Activation of these features is extremely simple and can be completed within the 'Settings' -> 'Account Details' menu within our software.

We will NEVER ask you to confirm your login credentials or password via email, phone or chat facility or in any way. We do not advise giving your login information to anyone under any circumstances.


------- Previous Email -------

From: < personal info removed >
> Sent: 12/05/2017 12:02:12
> Subject: Withdrawal assistance (.COM v2) SC Deposit
>
> Dear Team, May someone come back to me with regard to my deposit I made yesterday and I’m not able to use? Based on the fact that the support feedback is so slow, I’ll ask you to refund my deposit to my credit card or to cancel yesterday’s payment imidieately!!
Casino en conflicto PokerStars Casino
Cantidad €500

Discusión

User name
Based on submitter's last post AskGamblers Complaints Team consider this case as Resolved and it is officially closed now.

Thank you all for your cooperation.
User name loyalty-level-2
Hi, I can confirm that after almost a month, my account has been reinstated.

Best regards,
Tom
User name
Dear Tkurek,

I have checked with our Suppor­t/V­eri­fic­ations Department and I have been informed that your account has been reinstated, therefore you can use your account to play/d­epo­sit­/wi­thdraw as normal.

@AskGamblers, kindly consider this case resolved.

Regards
PokerStars Casino
User name

This complaint has been reopened as per PokerStars Casino request and AskGamblers Complaints Team would like to give it one more try and help both parties involved into the dispute reaching to a satisfactory resolution.

Estadísticas de quejas de PokerStars Casino

Resueltas 210 / 227
Cantidad promedio $3,527
Duración media de quejas 7 días
Tiempo de respuesta promedio 2 días
Reintegro retrasado y casino no responde emails
Buenas tardes Askgamblers, soy un jugador de mas de 4 años en Pokers Stars, nunca había tenido problemas con un pago hasta ahora, resulta que el día 3 de Julio de este año hice una solicitud de retiro por $1100. Todo transcurrió normal recibí el correo de notificación de reintegro por parte de Pokers Stars y todo. Generalmente me lo acreditan en 3 o 6 días así que espere una semana antes de preguntar o mandar un email. Luego de unos días mande mi primer correo consultando a lo que me respondieron que tenía que actualizar mis datos lo cual hice y recibí correo de aceptación y confirmación de mi actualización a lo cual todos mis privilegios eran restituidos, lo que me extraño es que en todo este tiempo pude seguir jugando y depositando es más hasta el día de hoy puedo a cesar y jugar. Ya han pasado mas de 3 semanas del incidente he mandado mas de 20 emails, y la última respuesta fue hace 3 días y fue porque mande el correo a otra dirección por lo que dijeron que iban a reenviarlo al departamento correspondiente y me contestaran cosa que sigo esperando aún, luego de confirmar que mi cuenta está correcta han pasado más de los 10 días hábiles para acreditar mi deposito y nada. Por lo que les pido su ayuda al respecto. Tengo todos los correos y pantallazos que prueban mi queja. Ayuda por favor ante la crisis que acaese al mundo por el Covid, y haberse ganado un dinerillo extra y no recibirlo pues es un doble golpe. Atte Andy
Status solved Resuelta
$1,100
Not being able to access my account

Dear AskGamblers Team,

I am filing this formal complaint against PokerStars with the utmost urgency. I understand a previous submission may have been rejected; however, subsequent events have escalated the situation to a level of deliberate psychological abuse that I believe constitutes a Responsible Gaming emergency and requires your intervention as mediators.

My case is not about a simple payment delay, but about a documented pattern of conduct by the operator designed to inflict maximum stress and emotional harm.

Before narrating the facts, I want to make it clear that I have evidence to support every point I am about to mention. I have the entire chronology fully documented; therefore, this case is not an attempt at defamation.

Detailed Summary of the Pattern of Abuse:

The obstruction process from PokerStars has included multiple acts of bad faith, but I wish to focus on three key events that demonstrate a pattern of manipulation:

First Deception (May 26, 2025): After a month of a frustrating verification process, I received two official emails from PokerStars informing me that my account had been "reinstated." However, upon attempting to withdraw my funds, I discovered the account was still restricted. When I complained, they responded that the account was under a "security review," proving the reinstatement notification was deceptive.

Second Deception (June 8, 2025): The pattern repeated. I received another official email assuring me my account was verified and active. Again, this was false. The account remained blocked.

The Final Low Blow (July 11, 2025): This was the most cruel and calculated act. The sequence of events was as follows:

a. The False Resolution (11:32 AM): I received an email from agent "Saketh" with "very good news," confirming my account was reinstated. This time, I was able to log in, giving me a real sense of relief and resolution.

b. The Cashier Trap: My sole intention was to withdraw my funds and end my relationship with the site. Upon accessing the cashier, all my withdrawal requests were blocked with an "unexpected error" message. Access to my money was still an illusion.

c. The Live Chat Stall: Seeking help, I contacted live chat. An agent deliberately kept me waiting for 30 minutes without providing any solution, increasing my anxiety.

d. The Punitive Closure: At the end of the wait, and without any explanation, my session was terminated. When I tried to log back in, the final message appeared: "Your Stars Account has been closed."

Analysis from a Responsible Gaming Perspective:

PokerStars' actions constitute a total failure in their duty of care and clear psychological abuse:

Deliberate Emotional Manipulation: The pattern of falsely reinstating an account only to block it again is a manipulation tactic that creates a cycle of hope and despair. It is extremely damaging to any player's well-being.

Creation of a Hostile and Unsafe Gaming Environment: A responsible operator must ensure a safe environment. PokerStars has done the opposite, creating an unpredictable, stressful, and punitive experience.

Punishment for Attempting to Withdraw Funds: I was penalized at the exact moment I tried to exercise my right to withdraw my own winnings. This is not only unfair but sends a dangerous message to the entire player community.

Requested Resolution:

I request the mediation of AskGamblers to achieve two objectives:

The immediate release of all funds that PokerStars is wrongfully withholding in my account.

That this pattern of conduct be investigated and formally recorded as a serious Responsible Gaming failure to warn other players of the psychological risk involved in dealing with this operator.

I trust that your platform will recognize the severity of these tactics and the need to protect players from this kind of abuse.

Sincerely,

<full name removed>

Status unsolved No resuelta
$150