ZeeJustin Unbanned From Pokerstars
Well known online poker player, Justin “ZeeJustin” Bonomo has been unbanned from Pokerstars after a 3 year ban for multi-accounting. Justin was spotted on the site palying in some of their $500 Multi-table tourneys by some members of 2+2.
Some people think he should still be banned, while many of the high stakes players have been welcoming him back to the tables. Phil Galfond welcomed Justin back saying, “Welcome back Justin. About time.”
One player wrote to Pokerstars to enquire why they unbanned his account and here is what Pokerstars had to say:
“Thank you for your email. Your email was escalated to me as a member of
the PokerStars Game Security Team.
As you note, after serious consideration of the issues involved, the
player ‘ZeeJustin’ has indeed been allowed to play at PokerStars.
You may be aware that the incident that caused ‘ZeeJustin’ to be barred
from PokerStars happened three years ago. He has since recognized that what
he did was wrong, and has accepted the consequences of his actions. We have
no reason to believe he has ever tried to circumvent his suspension.
‘ZeeJustin’ has served a long punishment; he has expressed regret for his
actions to us and to the entire poker community; and he has even become a
crusader for fair play. Consequently, he has earned the respect of many of
his peers.
Though some in the poker world will never forgive him for what he did,
many already have. While we do not condone his actions in the past, we do
accept they are now in the past, so ‘ZeeJustin’ is now welcome to
play on PokerStars again.
PokerStars enforces its game security rules firmly, but fairly. We
consider every case on its merits, and we believe that the continued
suspension of ‘ZeeJustin’ is no longer appropriate.
Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do to assist you.
Regards,
Michael J
PokerStars Game Security Team ”
Strangely, Bonomo is still listed as part of Team Bodog. I wonder if they will mind that he is playing on other sites? Bonomo signed with Bodog back in May of 2008.
Online Poker Blog said
am April 6 2009 @ 9:19 am
Its good, for him to be back in PS.
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ron haderlein said
am May 16 2009 @ 6:18 pm
ps allowing justin to play after creating multiple accounts was the wrong decission,3yr ban was a slap on the wrist which shows you pro get away with anything they want,the ban should off been life since he disrespected every on line player,i myself hate being disrespected