SPORTSBOOK REVIEW NEWSWIRES
Sportsbook.com freezes player's account due to alleged fraudulent poker activity
9/16/2009 5:21:34 PM
Sportsbook.com (SBR rating D-) has closed a player's account citing "fraudulent" poker activity. The play requested his $600 balance. The player is alleged to have collected funds at the poker table from a player with a fraudulent account. This is referred to as chip dumping. The player's account was frozen and a notice was sent containing four hand histories where the infraction was said to occur. Each hand involved a second player whose account was also closed. The player denies any wrongdoing or association with the fraudulent account, and expresses his outrage given the fact that he has been a regular Sportsbook.com customer for over 5 years. SBR will update this report after speaking with Sportsbook.com management about the fate of the players' funds.
Player comments:"Can you please explain to me why I am being locked out of my Sportsbook account? I have been a reliable customer for over 5 years now, spending thousands of dollars. I win some money on the Poker site and you guys lock me out .... What the hell? Can you please forward me the "review" of my account that would lead you to believe that I know the poker player K-------? I have $600 in my account and now I can't bet on the football games this weekend?!?!? I responded to your first email within 24 hours and it took you guys six days to write back. You ask for my "prompt attention" in this matter, well I kindly ask you for your prompt return of this email.