It's not that. The reason the approval process takes as long as it does, is because we have a small security team vetting every applicant. We don't just want anyone joining. There is a set of guidelines for membership. WHY you may ask? It's because we are a freeroll site. We have given out over 6500 SBD/Steem to date. That is a shit ton of money. We want players who love poker and enjoy playing. We do not want players who are simply in it to make a quick buck. This is about building a community we can all enjoy. Not about someone joining us so they can milk the prize pool. I hope that helps explain why it may seem more difficult to join SPL. And as always, thank you for your support.