What We Collect and Why We Collect It
When you open an account, pokernews collects the information needed to verify your identity — full legal name, date of birth, address, and a government-issued ID scan. This is required before any withdrawal is processed, whether you cash out via PayPal, Venmo, or your Play+ prepaid
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card. We also collect device and session data when you access the lobby from your phone or desktop, which helps us flag unusual login attempts and protect your account. Payment transaction records — amounts, method, timestamps — are stored for compliance and dispute resolution. We do
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not sell your personal information to third-party advertisers. If you connect a PayPal or Venmo account, only the transaction reference and confirmation status are logged; your full wallet credentials stay on PayPal's or Venmo's own servers. Location data at the state level is used to confirm
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you are accessing the platform where local law permits. You can request a summary of everything we hold on your account at any time through the account settings screen or by contacting our support team directly.
Service availability depends on eligible states and local law. US online casino and sportsbook access is licensed state by state, so check your state's rules before opening an account. 21+ where applicable.