How does PokerStars verify location?

In order to play, we need to locate you within permitted jurisdictions. Our location systems require Wi-Fi, GPS, or GSM signals to locate you. The more network signals you have within range of your device, the more accurately we can locate you. On which mobile devices will I be able to access PokerStars NJ?

How does PokerStars know my location?

It could be through the cell towers you see dotting the countryside or through wireless carriers, such as AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. It could be off the device, through an IP location from your Internet connection or from a third-party database. We bring all those location sources together.

How does PokerStars verify?

By BankID - When signing up for a real money account, you will be asked to sign in to your BankID and enter your personal details. If successful, your account verification will be complete. By sending copies of your ID and proof of address documents.

Does PokerStars allow VPN?

Is it legal to use a VPN with PokerStars? Yes, it is legal to use a VPN to play at PokerStars if online poker is allowed in your country. However, keep in mind that VPN usage doesn't make an illegal activity into a legal one.

How do I change my location on PokerStars?

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Can you play PokerStars in a different state?

You can't play PokerStars in the US, except in the States where it is legal to do so – New Jersey and Pennsylvania. If you live outside these jurisdictions, you won't be able to access the online casino.

Does PokerStars allow tracking software?

PokerStars has guidelines on the software that it allows. Despite these drawbacks, tracking software will give you a very comprehensive data set. You can even see details such as the individual hands that you often lose with, or whether you are losing money from a certain position.

Is it illegal to use a VPN to play poker?

Yes, it's safe to use a VPN to play at PokerStars, 888poker, GGPoker, and other online poker websites.

How do poker sites detect VPN?

Is it illegal to gamble with a VPN?

Using a VPN is one of the safest ways to secure your online traffic from being tracked and hacked and to unblock geo-restricted gambling sites. Using a VPN is perfectly legal, if you're not doing anything illegal that is.

How long does it take for PokerStars to verify?

The security team handles verification, it can take 3-5 days currently, but hopefully you're not left waiting that long.

Does PokerStars require ID verification?

Your details may simply not exist on the databases that are checked. In that case, to complete the manual verification of your account you'll just need to provide clear and legible scanned copies or digital photos of the following documents: Your government-issued photo ID (passport, driving license or ID card)

Do PokerStars pay out?

Stars Transfer - your withdrawal is deposited directly into your bank account. Direct Bank Transfer - your withdrawal is deposited directly into your bank account. Wire Transfer - your withdrawal is wired directly to your bank account.

Will PokerStars ever be legal in US?

PokerStars US represents the global online poker giant's three seperate online poker sites active in the United States. PokerStars currently has a presence in three US states — New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. As of Jan 1, 2023, PokerStars rooms in New Jersey and Michigan combine their player pools.

Can poker sites see your screen?

No, PokerStars Can't See Your Screen

Another thing that is mentioned in the blog, is that PokerStars are unable to see what is on your screen.

How do I hide my search on PokerStars?

What happens if you get caught using VPN to gamble?

If a gambling site finds out that you're using a VPN, and it's clear that using a VPN is against their terms of service, they will freeze and sometimes even terminate your account. This means you can't access your account anymore and you won't be able to cash out any winnings.

How is my VPN being detected?

The IP addresses of VPN servers aren't difficult to recognize — there are even databases specializing in VPN detection, that try to determine whether an IP belongs to a particular provider. When you access a website with a VPN on, it may be able to identify that you're using a VPN using your IP.

What are trackers for online poker?

Can I get in trouble for playing online poker?

There is no federal statute making it a crime to make bets online. The federal government is only concerned with organized crime, so the laws are limited to people who are in the business of gambling.

How to play online poker out of state?

What US states is online poker legal?

Online bets between legal states also seem to be valid, as the Department of Justice guidance implies that poker is exempt from the Wire Act of 1961. Currently the only legal markets are in Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Michigan. Online poker went live in Michigan on January 29, 2021.

Is PokerTracker allowed on PokerStars?

PokerTracker 4 complies with PokerStars terms of service and where necessary some functionality is limited when playing there such as the importing of observed hands and PokerStars rules on the coloring of HUD statistics.

What software is best for PokerStars?

What browser is PokerStars?

We recommend using the latest version of the Chrome or Safari web browser. You can check your current browser version by opening WhatIsMyBrowser.com.