Speaking to various media outlets, Head of GGPoker Jean-Christophe Antoine confirmed that regulatory issues had prompted the decision to leave a dozen grey markets.

These countries are on a list expected to exit in the coming months - Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Greece, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland.

GGPoker to Exit Grey Markets Ahead of Entry into Regulated Regions

It's amazing that my country is not

These countries have limited their laws to gambling operators. The main thing is that other countries do not fall under sanctions. This network is normal.

Originally Posted by Shells

Speaking to various media outlets, Head of GGPoker Jean-Christophe Antoine confirmed that regulatory issues had prompted the decision to leave a dozen grey markets.

These countries are on a list expected to exit in the coming months - Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Greece, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland.

GGPoker to Exit Grey Markets Ahead of Entry into Regulated Regions

But it does operate in the UK, and plans to continue operating here, right? The reason I'm asking is because I haven't checked it out yet, definitely plan to give it a whirl now that Daniel Negreanu is its ambassador, but have just noticed that it doesn't yet feature in the Cardschat "Your Independent Guide to The Best
(and Worst) UK Online Poker Sites" shortlist of recommended UK sites, so I'm wondering whether I should steer clear of it?

Originally Posted by ldw22

But it does operate in the UK, and plans to continue operating here, right? The reason I'm asking is because I haven't checked it out yet, definitely plan to give it a whirl now that Daniel Negreanu is its ambassador, but have just noticed that it doesn't yet feature in the Cardschat "Your Independent Guide to The Best
(and Worst) UK Online Poker Sites" shortlist of recommended UK sites, so I'm wondering whether I should steer clear of it?

As far as I can tell from the article, the countries listed are the countries that may be dropped.

Hello,I hope there is never a restriction to play online poker in my country.Poker is my favorite hobby.

Originally Posted by Shells

As far as I can tell from the article, the countries listed are the countries that may be dropped.

Thanks for replying, but DOES Cardschat have any official opinion about GGPoker, please? Like I mentioned, it's not in your recommended shortlist for players in the UK under the "UK Poker Sites" tab so I'm wondering if it's not really worth checking out, despite Negreanu signing with them...

Originally Posted by ldw22

Thanks for replying, but DOES Cardschat have any official opinion about GGPoker, please? Like I mentioned, it's not in your recommended shortlist for players in the UK under the "UK Poker Sites" tab so I'm wondering if it's not really worth checking out, despite Negreanu signing with them...

The list is updated periodically but at this moment, we have no plans to review GGPoker right now.

Originally Posted by Shells

Speaking to various media outlets, Head of GGPoker Jean-Christophe Antoine confirmed that regulatory issues had prompted the decision to leave a dozen grey markets.

These countries are on a list expected to exit in the coming months - Belgium, Bulgaria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Georgia, Greece, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Switzerland.

GGPoker to Exit Grey Markets Ahead of Entry into Regulated Regions

I dont know how they took the decision to leave Romania , since they were already banned from Romania from 2 years ago . We already cant acces unlicensed poker platforms , so its useless if they bann the players or not .

A little surprised Israel is not considered a grey market as Poker Stars tends to believe it is and exited this market years ago.

GG let me make a few bets in their Sports Book when I first signed on and then closed it to me without explanation. I wonder the extent of their licensing in Panama.

Although I can deposit using a Panama debit card, my bank said they are not friendly about receiving funds from online poker operators. Run it Once tried to deposit back to my debit card and said it couldn't.

I wonder how I am going to cash out if I have a big win. More established sites must have considered this. I would think they have work arounds?

I figure get the big win and then worry about it because if I can deposit it only makes sense there has got to be a way to withdraw?

GGnetwork is kinda big in Asia market, in fact tons of Chinese and south east Asia players congregate in one of their many skins. With Daniel joining them now will definitely boast the influence to bring in more Asian players.

FYI, in Malaysia and Singapore, player deposit and withdraw thru 'Agent' or middleman. These Agent will have a 5% cut in/out both ways.
Say if i won $5000, i will transfer the credit to one of these Agent, he will then do a $4750 bank transfer to my local bank account.
Not bad a deal, it's a win win for everyone.

Well who knows , they might come back in these countries in the future .Wishing them good luck for their expanding plans in Europe and anywhere else

very happy to be here in canada

Unfortunately I received an email from them announcing their intention to leave the Romanian market.

Remember that in "gray" markets poker is not legal or illegal.

When poker rooms make these kinds of decisions, they intend to acquire licenses in regulated countries, although operating in gray markets is not illegal, for some authorities it creates a “vision” that can damage the reputation of a room or prevent them from receiving a license.

Other rooms have proceeded in the same way, but over time they re-enter the same countries. For these reasons we should not worry.

I will have to check to see if Canada has any issues with them. I am looking at signing up with GG poker.

Originally Posted by DTMath

I will have to check to see if Canada has any issues with them. I am looking at signing up with GG poker.

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Originally Posted by DTMath

I will have to check to see if Canada has any issues with them. I am looking at signing up with GG poker.

Hopefully we're all good, I've been playing on there a decent amount and the cash games are quite good. Would be a shame to lose out on that action

Originally Posted by gabryyyel31

Unfortunately I received an email from them announcing their intention to leave the Romanian market.

Did you play MTT's or Cash tables... and what was the site like? (as far as traffic for micro/low buyin player MTT's $10usd, cash game 10nl)
Thanks.

Originally Posted by DTMath

I will have to check to see if Canada has any issues with them. I am looking at signing up with GG poker.

I'm thinking of downloading & depositing as well.

Originally Posted by Evan Jarvis

Hopefully we're all good, I've been playing on there a decent amount and the cash games are quite good. Would be a shame to lose out on that action

Hmm... if Evan's playing.... I guess I'll give it a go too (note: this does not in any way mean I'm hoping to get on Evan's table &... well.. 'crush him')

I was thinking of using a Mastercard 'Perfect Gift' card to deposit on there (works for 888, Stars & Titan)

Originally Posted by Poker Orifice

Did you play MTT's or Cash tables... and what was the site like? (as far as traffic for micro/low buyin player MTT's $10usd, cash game 10nl)
Thanks.

I'm thinking of downloading & depositing as well.




Hmm... if Evan's playing.... I guess I'll give it a go too (note: this does not in any way mean I'm hoping to get on Evan's table &... well.. 'crush him')

I was thinking of using a Mastercard 'Perfect Gift' card to deposit on there (works for 888, Stars & Titan)

Let's get on our bikes and go for a ride shall we?

On the topic of GG...

I'm intrigued as to why KidPoker was unwilling to continue being a brand ambassador for Stars, but happy to do so for another platform...

Interesting!

A shame for these countries to lose opportunities to play our wonderful game..

They let you to play with VPN but not too much people know that

I have only been playing Freerolls. I am at that age that I do not want to give any of my banking information out. If a gift cards works I will do that. Evan I started watching your U Tube video's and Twitch. Twitter and other I have not got accounts yet.
DTMath

[QUOTE=Poker Orifice;5517948]Did you play MTT's or Cash tables... and what was the site like? (as far as traffic for micro/low buyin player MTT's $10usd, cash game 10nl)
Thanks.
]
I don't know what to say about traffic. It was pretty good back then. I didn't play very much, only a few mtts because when I heard that they would leave the market in my country I decided to withdraw my money.

Originally Posted by Tracid

I'm intrigued as to why KidPoker was unwilling to continue being a brand ambassador for Stars, but happy to do so for another platform...

He is living in the US, so in order to play on Stars he had to travel to another country, which is not particularly convenient. With GG Poker he does not have that problem, and maybe they simply gave him a better offer.

Originally Posted by fundiver199

He is living in the US, so in order to play on Stars he had to travel to another country, which is not particularly convenient. With GG Poker he does not have that problem, and maybe they simply gave him a better offer.

That makes a lot of sense mate, thanks for the reply!

Wasn't he always living in Nevada though? For quite some time?

That doesn't change the facts I guess...

Presumably as a brand ambassador for Stars, you aren't allowed to play on other sites, at least, not on stream/YouTube etc anyway..

There could be infinite reasons why of course, it was just my understanding that DNegs was very fond of Stars and vice versa..

Perhaps just my imagination and gullibility!

Especially considering the short timeframe between leaving Stars and joining GG.

Wouldn't be bothered if they disappeared. I downloaded and logged on and there is nothing on offer worth bothering with. A bit like party poker now which also has nothing to offer new players.

Originally Posted by Tracid

That makes a lot of sense mate, thanks for the reply!

Wasn't he always living in Nevada though? For quite some time?

That doesn't change the facts I guess...

Presumably as a brand ambassador for Stars, you aren't allowed to play on other sites, at least, not on stream/YouTube etc anyway..

There could be infinite reasons why of course, it was just my understanding that DNegs was very fond of Stars and vice versa..

Perhaps just my imagination and gullibility!

Especially considering the short timeframe between leaving Stars and joining GG.

He recently got married, which might have reduced his interest in traveling. Its all just guesswork though, and several other pros have also parted ways with Stars recently.

Originally Posted by mkdrummey

Wouldn't be bothered if they disappeared. I downloaded and logged on and there is nothing on offer worth bothering with. A bit like party poker now which also has nothing to offer new players.

I guess that depends upon what you consider to be 'nothing on offer'. For some... games running on reliable software with reliable payouts with decent traffic is considered to be 'lots on offer'. I suppose it's all relative.

it doesn't work in Turkmenistan either

Ive been playing at gg for a month now and its sick. Buy a prepaid mastercard and check it out. Cash tables are nice. Only downside if your a micro player they have nothing less than a dollor, honestly lowest bounty i seen was 2.10 and 5$ bigs

Originally Posted by Jak0diamonds

Ive been playing at gg for a month now and its sick. Buy a prepaid mastercard and check it out. Cash tables are nice. Only downside if your a micro player they have nothing less than a dollor, honestly lowest bounty i seen was 2.10 and 5$ bigs

I'd have to agree.
I only wish I'd deposited more on there so I'd be rolled to at least play $5 & $10 mtt's. For now I guess I'll need to stick to 5nl cash tables & try to grind it up.

One thing you'll notice immediately is... it's rare for anyone to even sit with 100bb's (or reload to 100bb) & they do like to gamble.
I had a funny hand happen on my first night. In a BvB hand I flopped trips in BB. SB (villain) check-called flop & turn for near pot-sized bets. I rivered quads & before I could think of how to get the most money in the middle, villain chose to lead out, donking allin.. ~3x pot, lol with Air. I soon learned it wasn't that unusual for on there (ie. players will open shove 100bb w garbage ie. J6o)

Several of our poker sites have been blocked. I hope GG doesn't get in the way.

I'm not loading anymore (((

Originally Posted by pykubepx111

I'm not loading anymore (((

If you are having trouble with the site, you can ask the GGPoker rep here >>> GGPoker Official Support Thread

Originally Posted by Shells

If you are having trouble with the site, you can ask the GGPoker rep here >>> GGPoker Official Support Thread

ty Shells

Thank you for this news.
In my country I think online poker is not regulated for authorities. xD

sad news-very sad

Originally Posted by Poker Orifice

I'd have to agree.
I only wish I'd deposited more on there so I'd be rolled to at least play $5 & $10 mtt's. For now I guess I'll need to stick to 5nl cash tables & try to grind it up.

One thing you'll notice immediately is... it's rare for anyone to even sit with 100bb's (or reload to 100bb) & they do like to gamble.
I had a funny hand happen on my first night. In a BvB hand I flopped trips in BB. SB (villain) check-called flop & turn for near pot-sized bets. I rivered quads & before I could think of how to get the most money in the middle, villain chose to lead out, donking allin.. ~3x pot, lol with Air. I soon learned it wasn't that unusual for on there (ie. players will open shove 100bb w garbage ie. J6o)

haha it really is like the wild west of poker on gg i swear its crazy tho i do have some pretty swingy days with sick hands

hope Ireland is not concerned i like their freerolls

Originally Posted by Poker Orifice

I only wish I'd deposited more on there

Now I'm REALLY glad I didn't deposit more on there. I'm also wishing I had signed up to the site via a different link and taken advantage of some of the sign-up offers available.

I signed up for GGPoker from Argentina a while ago but have not yet played because I don't have a verified account. I hope to play sometime before GGPoker leaves my country.

It's not one of the biggest sitesbutstill seems to get a fairbit of traffic, sure this will hit them hard.

I am playing there and the games are good and soft

This is better for ggpoker. As of currently, they often had server issues, mass disconnect and tournament disappearance.

With the restriction can decrease the load for a while.

New poker requires more discipline than usual

Originally Posted by Tracid

On the topic of GG...

I'm intrigued as to why KidPoker was unwilling to continue being a brand ambassador for Stars, but happy to do so for another platform...

You're not that naive are you, It's all to do with money, DN is no different to anyone else, he went where the most money can be put into his bank account.

Originally Posted by fundiver199

He recently got married, which might have reduced his interest in traveling. Its all just guesswork though, and several other pros have also parted ways with Stars recently.

That's even more reason to travel.

Originally Posted by Poker Orifice

I was thinking of using a Mastercard 'Perfect Gift' card to deposit on there (works for 888, Stars & Titan)

Titan poker is available for Canadian players? I thought it wasn't.

If that's the case, does Cardschat have a signup link for Titan?

I think this is a shame, I hope they don't limit it here in Brazil!

just maje poker legal im sick of losing sites