WSOP 2014 ID Requirement

[tylerdurden94]

A tweet sent out from the WSOP about needing two forms of identification has caused a little bit of a stir for those of you who are heading out and looking for more info on the situation you can do so HERE

[TheImprover]

It's only proof of address, can't see what the big deal is.

[PokerPiper]

It's only proof of address, can't see what the big deal is.

At first it was a 2nd form of Photo-ID which must include proof of residence. Now they are willing to accept a utility bill + Passport which makes it less of a problem. There are a lot of guys already over there that would have had the opportunity to bring the necessary paperwork had they known about it. The issue was the WSOP announcing it so late in the day.

[shortstack]

From Pokernews:

UPDATE (5/23 at 5:15 ET): WSOP Executive Director Ty Stewart issued the following statement to PokerNews regarding the international player policy:

"There is serious misinformation being shared. International players are requested, not required to bring a second form of identification to validate their address. This will save time (in past players were asked to verbally provide said address — at times difficult and lengthy given various languages spoken) and avoid need for follow-up paperwork. Of note, the request to validate an address is no different for domestic players than international players — it is simply that most U.S. players have drivers licenses with an address while most passports and international licenses do not. A domestic player showing a passport will similarly be asked to confirm a physical address.

"This policy is a result of federal requirements for licensed casinos to use all reasonable efforts to obtain a permanent address of its customers, not an 11th hour shift by the WSOP. Rest assured we understand and embrace this is the 'World' Series of Poker and no player will be denied entry on basis of inability to provide this secondary form of ID inclusive of address. The WSOP just happens to be a large machine and players cooperation to bring something that includes an address (utility/credit card bill, bank statement, etc) can make the experience smoother and more efficient for all. We look forward to seeing EVERYONE who dreams of poker greatness at the WSOP this summer."