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WCOOP Main Event Investigation Conclusion
The investigation into the WCOOP Main Event has now been concluded. We have determined, based on the totality of evidence, that the tournament winner “TheV0id” was in breach of the PokerStars Terms of Service. In the interests of Game Integrity, “TheV0id” has been disqualified from first place. All other WCOOP Main Event prizewinners in addition to the player who originally bubbled in 415th place will therefore advance one place in the prize pool. The necessary financial adjustments to reflect the revised tournament places will be made within the next 24 hours. Please note ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PStarsStephenW
Oct 15th, 2007
Re(1): WCOOP ME Winner under investigation
Having read much of the speculation in this and other similar threads, I feel compelled to clarify a couple of points. 1. The account that won the WCOOP main event was played from the same computer and the same IP from the start of the tournament until the finish. 2. No other account played from this same IP or computer, during the tournament. Having stated the above, there are still serious open questions that require the investigation to continue. Rest assured that the purpose of this investigation is to ascertain the facts of the case in their entirety. The outcome that is reached will ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PStarsStephenW
Oct 5th, 2007
WCOOP Main Event
PokerStars's standard practice is to conduct a special security review for players in each large tournament, including the Sunday Million and WCOOP events. At this time the review is completed for all players in the WCOOP Main Event which concluded on October 1, except for the winner, where the investigation is continuing. We hope to conclude it as soon as possible. The details of all security investigations are confidential. This player has also requested that their personal information is not disclosed, and therefore PokerStars cannot divulge information about the player's ...
Posted in: Poker Discussion 		PStarsStephenW
Oct 4th, 2007