Whats up everyone. I recently left Miami, Florida to Visit Family in Venezuela and decided to get my online account with Pokerstars unlocked so i can play while im here. Well, it wasnt as easy as i thought. I atleast have family here and got ways to get around but for someone coming from USA to relocate and play i can see how it can be a nightmare. First of all Pokerstars doesnt even help you or answer anything until your in the Country where you are relocating, secondly third world countries are not like USA where there is Wifi practically anywhere you go, so you have to be prepared for crappy internet connections which mostly consist of a pen drive type of aircard that tilts the F$%& out of you since depending of where you are the connection can be horrible.

I contacted Pokerstars and i began with submitting documents like bank account statements, letter from the bank, country issued ID, utility bill under my aunts name (luckily we share the same last name)....acquiring all these documents isnt very hard but can be very teadious...waiting in long lines since its like the only bank in a 20 mile radious, language barrier and transportation....then comes the waiting game, after you submit everything you pretty much sit and wait until Stars accepts it or asks for more proof which is were things can get frustrating. In alot of third world countries the ease of faxing / scanning / connecting to internet isnt that easy also depending on where you are. After several emails back and forth letting them know that these documents are what i can get and what was given to me, finally i got it all accepted and then you have a phone interview which 2-3 days later you can start playing online again.
The feeling of being able to log on and start registering was worth all the hassle. I played with what i had in the account which wasnt much and still went through a mine field in a $3 1R 1A which i shoulda won but got 5th.....after i finished playing the first day , i couldnt wait to register and start playing some more.

i highly suggest you research the country you plan on going too and also look up forums for poker leagues or clubs, casinos where you can meet players to buy chips off online, since in some of these countries depositing can be a mission, not to mention the exchange rate will be horrible as well..... Good luck to everyone.....Unless your in a hand with me....lolGLGLGL