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Can a couple play on the same table with the same I.P. address

JONONZIEJONONZIE Member Posts: 367
edited November 2010 in Poker Chat

My wife and I have been playing on sky poker for 4/5 years, like most people we did not know what we were doing when we first started and regularly played sit and go’s together. Then sky very polity asked us to refrain from playing theses type of games at the same time for fear of collusion, so we stopped playing theses tables together and have not done so to date but do play the odd MTT with each other, where we were often drawn together on the same table which we were thought would be ok.

I qualified for the Blackpool SPT which was very enjoyable so have been trying for the Newcastle SPT my wife would also like to play so I asked customer care if we can play in the same satellite and or the semi final together we were told by Gemma from customer care that we were not to play in the same game together, I sent back does this mean any MTT or just the SPT and was told any game as we were not allowed play on the same table, I also contacted live chat who again told me we can’t play in the same MTT but told me to contact help@sky.com if I wanted further advice which I did,   here is their reply which I thought slightly incorrect as we have not been recently contacted and I thought the e-mail was a  little bit aggressive and not happy with its undertone but we have our answer (I think, as usual with sky it’s not a yes or no answer))  here is my  Email to sky  :


Hi my wife and I have been playing on sky for around 4 years when we first started we were told we couldn't play on cash or sit and go tables (collusion) but could play on MTTs it has come to light that this is incorrect and we cannot play any poker game together in case we end up on the same table I have raised this in the forum and it has caused a stir I think Mr. Kendal is also making further enquiries as there are many couples and family members who play together so the question is can two people with the same ip address or who live together in the same property play in MTTS
 Here is sky’s reply: Thanks for your e-mail.We previously recently contacted you regarding your participation in Double Your Money tournaments with account xxxxxc . You were kindly asked by our security team to refrain from joining this type of game with this player due to the potential for collusion. Our security team have also previously advised you about playing at the same table with the other player concerned.
 
Please note we won’t block you from playing at the same table, however if we find or suspect any colluding we will be forces to take action where required.
 We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause you, however this action has been taken to be fair to all other players and ensure a safe and fun environment for all Sky Poker players.   

Comments

  • spornybolspornybol Member Posts: 8,212
    edited November 2010
    mtt are complete random tables, if me and my bro ended on same table i would say he`s my brother but there is NO way off collusion a we WANT TO WIN ON OUR OWN MERITS plus if one off us knocked the other out then that person bragging rites and there`s no way i`m going to give him that pleasure
  • Tikay10Tikay10 Member, Administrator, Moderator Posts: 177,420
    edited November 2010

    There is a big difference between DYM's & MTT's in this respect, & AFAIK, they are treated differently.

    As Jon sugests, I was a little confused by the reply they had from Customer Care, & so  have written to Suit-City for clarification. As soon as I am favoured with a reply, I'll Post it on the Community.

    Probably wisest not to speculate further until we get that reply. Be assured, I WILL get a clear line for you.

    Thanks. 
  • bigbiker22bigbiker22 Member Posts: 218
    edited November 2010
    On reading the reply from Sky I noticed they said they "wont block you for playing on the same table , however if we find or suspect any colluding we will be forced to take action".

    This, I assume, gives you permission to both play in the same MTT and on the same table in the MTT as long as no suspicion of collusion.

    Therefore carry on playing MTT's together.

    Steve
  • scotty77scotty77 Member Posts: 4,970
    edited November 2010
    From a strategic POV I would say that its better to play on alternate nights.  The sats are 1/5 and by both playing you are decreasing your chances of qualifying as there are usually only 4/5 seats up for grabs each night.
  • shaun09shaun09 Member Posts: 1,606
    edited November 2010
    What about 2  people with using same bank account? me + someone
  • loonytoonsloonytoons Member Posts: 4,270
    edited November 2010
    In Response to Re: Can a couple play on the same table with the same I.P. address:
    What about 2  people with using same bank account? me + someone
    Posted by shaun09
    No, this cannot happen as i tried to get the wife involved and she could not use my bank account. As for husband and wife playing in the same competition, i remember once when the two 'home players' on skypoker tv were married and they both played the main event, so it must be ok.
  • spornybolspornybol Member Posts: 8,212
    edited November 2010
    if a couple ie sis/bro - husband/wife - bro-bro enter same tournie eg primo what are the odds they`ll meet early stages rather than later if and only if me me and my bro did end up on same table i would first to put he is my bro and no way in **** is there any collusion ( bragging rites)
  • The_Don90The_Don90 Member Posts: 9,818
    edited November 2010
    me and my mate done a deepie the other night, Spornybol was in it too (FLAMES)

    he was on my sofa on his laptop i was on the pc at other end of the room suddenly pop hes on same table. As we had a last longer i summonded his lapyop to my bedroom.
  • shaun09shaun09 Member Posts: 1,606
    edited November 2010
    So if your gf wants to play she cant use the same bank account as you? even if it is a different ip when she plays?
  • spornybolspornybol Member Posts: 8,212
    edited November 2010
    just as well my wife does not play poker if she did i would be a pain in rear as we have a joint account
  • -JINKY--JINKY- Member Posts: 435
    edited November 2010
    Can you not just move out and buy another house ? PROB SOLVED
  • loonytoonsloonytoons Member Posts: 4,270
    edited November 2010
    In Response to Re: Can a couple play on the same table with the same I.P. address:
    Can you not just move out and buy another house ? PROB SOLVED
    Posted by -JINKY-
    Great idea, and you could buy a whole estate in Scotland for the cost of a semi in England lol.
  • JONONZIEJONONZIE Member Posts: 367
    edited November 2010
    In Response to Re: Can a couple play on the same table with the same I.P. address:
    Can you not just move out and buy another house ? PROB SOLVED
    Posted by -JINKY-
    Blilliant!! now if you could give me your phone number to talk to the wife all sorted
  • -JINKY--JINKY- Member Posts: 435
    edited November 2010
    LOL aahh i c how that might be a wee prob (The idea needs fine tunning )In Response to Re: Can a couple play on the same table with the same I.P. address:
    In Response to Re: Can a couple play on the same table with the same I.P. address : Blilliant!! now if you could give me your phone number to talk to the wife all sorted
    Posted by JONONZIE
  • SolarCarroSolarCarro Member Posts: 2,273
    edited November 2010
    Me and Yorkie74 have been heads up once in an MTT !!!

    They can't prohibit on just an ip address as anybody using your router has that address, I for one am a member of BT FON which allows registered users of BT to use my wireless if in range.

    What if you were on a hotel network? There could be several Sky Poker players in that hotel, or how about playing at work where around 3000 people could be on the same ip address

    Friends can just as easily collude using text message and MSN messenger so I say keep on playing MTTs, we do avoid STT.

    Dave
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