PokerStars is no longer serving in Russia, showing support for Ukraine.

It is unclear when players located in Russia will be able to access online poker games again through the brand.

Suspension of services in Russia

For the PokerStars, the company will no longer offer game options to Russian players. The company joins a growing list of major brands that no longer serve the country. McDonald's now has 850 restaurants closed as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine. Major automakers such as Toyota, Nissan, and General Motors have decided to stop exporting.

PokerStars has suspended its online service and canceled a planned European poker tour event in Sochi. It was scheduled to be held from March 18 to 27. The original event was postponed to October due to the war, but the provider eventually decided to cancel it altogether.

When the announcement was made, poker players began posting on the forum, demanding that all poker events in Russia be canceled. Many agreed and it appears that poker stars listened to the request, at least for the services they control.

Raising money for Ukraine

Separately, many in the gambling community have begun making donations to help them as they seek refuge from war-torn Ukraine. People in the gambling industry created GoFundMe for relief.

The effort, dubbed Ukraine's gaming industry, has a target of £250,000 and has already raised £193,887. The fundraiser offers direct support to Choose Love, an organization that helps refugees with a variety of abilities, including food, lifesaving, boats and legal advice. 카지노사이트

As soon as the effort began, large donations began to pour out, and it is not uncommon for the gambling community to help in the event of a disaster. From poker players to gambling companies, the entire community is known for its donation characteristics.

In the poker world, tournaments are often held online and in land-based formats to raise money for those in need. This is another example of how the community is united to provide resources as well as major companies to show support in Russia.