For customers based in Ireland that wish to play Poker, iPoker has been discontinued and Poker is no longer accessible through our Betfair Product. To play, you can open an account at pokerstars.com.
What does this mean for me?
We want everyone to have a fun time here, so make sure your chat is clean and respectful.
All chat must follow basic rules of conduct.
What behaviour is not allowed in chat?
The following actions may result in a warning or ban:
- Foul language: No swearing, insults, or discriminatory comments
- Begging: Do not ask for chips (real money or Play Money)
- Selling chips: Do not discuss buying or selling Play Money chips
- Spamming: Do not flood the chat with repeated messages
- Promotion: Do not advertise products or services
- Malicious behaviour: No collusion, scams, or false information
- Harassment: Do not target or follow players to disrupt their game
What language can I use in chat?
Chat language depends on the table.
- Most tables are English-only
- Some events may allow other languages (check table labels)
For specific platforms:
- On .ES, .FR, and .PT tables, you can use the official language of the country
What happens if chat rules are broken?
We review all reports and take action when necessary.
Possible outcomes:
- A warning
- A chat ban
If a reported player is still chatting, they may have received a warning or no violation was found.
What are the chat rules during play?
Using the chat feature to affect play is not allowed.
Our chat rules are clear:
"You may not make any chat comments which may affect the play of any hand or tournament, even if you are an observer. There are two exceptions to this rule:
- In cash game hands, which are heads up (everyone else has folded, or the hand started with two players), the two players involved may chat as they wish.
- In tournaments which are heads up (everyone else has been knocked out of the tournament, or the tournament started with two players), the two players involved may chat as they wish."