Hello ZwiFT,
The review of your account and your play with 'Fakenick2' is
complete.
We
have come to the conclusion that you and 'Fakenick2' worked together as
a
team to the detriment of other players in events where you played
together.
The integrity of our games is critical to the success of
PokerStars.
Based on our findings, we have decided that your account will remain
closed. Such
action is not taken lightly. My findings went to a
review board made up of other poker specialists who, after looking at
the evidence, agree that such
action is appropriate.
This conclusion is based on a careful review of your play with all
cards exposed. In reviewing hands it is clear that you routinely
passed chips to one another as needed to help the shorter
stack
survive. In addition there were many examples of soft play.
Tournament rule #9 states that "Poker is an individual (not a team)
game. Any
action or chat intended to help another player is unethical
and is prohibited. Unethical play, such as soft-play and
chip dumping,
may result in penalties, including seizure of funds from the
offender's account and/or termination of the account.".
The fact that you have an overall losing record is not a
consideration. Unfair play cannot be tolerated regardless of the net
result. The funds remaining in your account will be used to
reimburse players affected by unfair play. You are barred from future
play at
PokerStars.
Do not attempt to
open another account or play using someone else's
account. Any account you use is subject to being closed without
notice.
Regards,
Dan C
PokerStars Support Team