Why you should not use a VPN for online poker
Don’t use a VPN to play on a poker site that isn’t available in your country. Poker sites check where you really are, and playing from a restricted location breaks their terms. If they find out, they can close your account and keep your balance and winnings.
Why poker sites block some countries
Section titled “Why poker sites block some countries”Licensed operators may only accept players where they are allowed to operate. They check your location with your IP address, your ID documents and your payment methods.
What can happen if you use a VPN
Section titled “What can happen if you use a VPN”- Account closed during or after verification.
- Withdrawals refused, sometimes with the balance confiscated.
- Bonuses cancelled.
- Your details may be flagged, so new accounts are refused too.
WPT Global, for example, states that access depends on your physical location and that using a VPN to hide it breaks its terms. KKPoker uses IP restrictions and ID verification as well.
What to do instead
Section titled “What to do instead”- Check which licensed rooms accept your country. Different rooms have different lists.
- Message us: tell us your country and we’ll tell you which of our partner rooms you can join legally.
- Travelling? Play only where you are physically allowed, and check the room’s rules for travel.
Keep your account safe
Section titled “Keep your account safe”- Register with your real details and verify your ID.
- Use only one account per site.
- Deposit and withdraw with payment methods in your own name.
Can I use a VPN to play online poker?
Section titled “Can I use a VPN to play online poker?”You shouldn’t. Playing from a restricted location through a VPN breaks poker sites’ terms and can get your account closed and your balance withheld.
How do poker sites know my location?
Section titled “How do poker sites know my location?”From your IP address, ID verification documents and payment methods.
What should I do if a poker site isn’t available in my country?
Section titled “What should I do if a poker site isn’t available in my country?”Choose another licensed room that accepts your country. Message us and we’ll suggest one.
Does KKPoker allow VPNs?
Section titled “Does KKPoker allow VPNs?”No. KKPoker applies IP restrictions and ID verification, and creating accounts to get around them can lead to a ban.