This is a post from BetZip.com . We're posting in response to prior posts regarding the information we request to process prize claims. We're interested in making sure folks understand why we ask for this information.
Currently our membership tournaments are only available to players who are over 18 years of age and who reside in certain states. This ensures we comply with all state laws. We request documentation from prize winners the first time they win a prize to ensure they are indeed eligible within state laws. All prize claims thereafter, however, require only a one click "I claim my prize" from our Members.
We keep this documentation securely locked up on site, and we do not use it for any purpose other than verification of your age, your play state, and your identity. We send between 800 and 1000 checks out weekly, and we have thousands of Members who can vouch for the fact that we do pay prizes in a timely fashion and do not use the information we collect for any purpose other than verification.
If you have questions about our prize claim process we encourage you to contact us at
support@betzip.com. We're happy to discuss any concerns about our policies, and understand that your trust is something that we need to earn.
Thanks for giving us an opportunity to do that, and good luck in your poker play wherever you might choose to play poker.
Sincerely,
The BetZip Team