So I am an American living in Germany and got a shot to play online poker. I want everyone to know outside the U.S. that 888 poker is a total hassle and WILL TAKE your low stakes deposits. How they advertise at the WSOP is beyond me.
Story:
- Open 888 account and deposit 200 U.S./179 Euro via a third party called Transferwise. Trasferwise gives the best exchange rates.
- 888 asks for documents to prove identity. I provide my passport and local address here in Germany.
- 888 freezes account because my local address doesn't agree with my address from Transferwise. This was due to me moving from a temporary address to my permanent address here in Germany.
- I provide my new address at the request of 888 poker.
- I provide additional documentation of utility bills at the request of 888 poker.
- They release my account, but it shows $0. I say WTF?
- They say they are returning my money. They haven't.
Why would 888 poker not want low stakes players? Why the hassle? Why would they walk away with my $200?
I don't know the answer to these questions. You get to decide. But FUCK 888 poker. Spread the word.