Fri, 03/11/2011 – 19:41 – PokerPages Staff

An underage online poker player who ran deep in the 5th Anniversary of the PokerStars Sunday Million at the weekend has allegedly had his winnings withdrawn.

The Dutch based player under the ‘zeurrr’ alias took to the felt against the likes of Team PokerStars Pro Liv Boeree and other elite pros after winning a $2 satellite to the show piece event.

‘zeurr’ then proceeded to ride the final table bubble and secure a huge six figure pay day after a nine way deal was agreed.

However, that’s where the story begins to unravel as the account in question belongs to a 17 year-old.

PokerStars clearly states in their terms and conditions that players must be at least 18 years-old to be permitted to play.

A Dutch newspaper tried to contact Jimmy Jonker, who is believed to be the man behind the alias, earlier this week following the impressive feat.

They were then apparently informed that Jimmy’s father, Jos Jonker, owned the account and it was he who posted the 6th place finish on Sunday.

PokerStars representative Simon Keijzer appeared on national television to clear up the confusion regarding the situation.

“Jimmy Jonker is registered as a 19 year-old, while he is 17 years-old at the moment. An underage person should not have played the tournament and he will not be entitled to the prize money.”

However, PokerStars have yet to confirm whether the $518,402 winnings have been actually been withheld though they are expected to act soon now the news is public.