NotHappy wrote:Sigh.. Like I said, if they (888 UK) wanted to obied by Australian Law, which as you pointed out they don't have to because they're not in Australia, we wouldn't be playing there. The ID requirement checks are nothing to do with Australian Law but are just their own processes. Don't expect any law enforcement agency in Australia to provide you with any help should something suspect happen either to your documents, or any money in your account. This applies not only to poker of course but anytime you deal with overseas companies.
Life tilt!
Firstly it's abide not obied.
Secondly what would you like to see happen? No ID verification, anyone can play, multi accounting is fine?
Australian law requires a lot more in the form of ID checks than what 888 are requesting and I strongly suggest that you try opening a TAB account or any other Australian based sports betting or gaming account and see what ID they require.
Up until now I have been quite reasonable but I am unsure now of what your point is? What do you want to happen, what can I possibly do that I haven't done already.
Further to the above I have been in contact with 888 management and they are aware of this thread and the answers that have been supplied here are some of their pertinent points:
1.) Communications need to come from CASSAVA as that is the company that holds the license; and because it is the company that appears on transactions it is generally LESS confusing for the customer when an ID check is requested.
2.) With Money transfers and Pay and Play deposits they are legally required to verify age after a set period of time. Age cannot be verified through these methods as they would through other deposit methods.
3.) Don't forget the ashes freeroll series, 1c buy in for a $1,000 prize pool, every Saturday night!
4.) My answers and responses from others in here are correct and adequate.
5.) Not everyone will be happy with the process and they understand that.
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