Cheating is a perennial topic in poker. As long as there’s money at stake, the motivation exists to cheat.
Players have to be on their guard. Poker rooms and online operators do what they can to ban cheaters, but pursuing cheaters through the legal system rarely produces results.
Poker cheating can take different forms, depending on whether the game is being played live or online.
Online poker cheating can take the form of multi-accounting or superusers, both of which have caused notable scandals over the years. Cheaters targeting a specific opponent might also try to infect the target’s computer with malware.
Live poker cheating most often takes the form of marked cards. However, modern technology and live streaming present other opportunities. One of the most-discussed cheating scandals of the 21st century was known as Postlegate. Mike Postle was accused of having an accomplice in the live stream production booth relay RFID card data to his phone.
Collusion between players is also possible in any format.
The federal government continues to pile up guilty pleas in the high-profile case of rigged poker games and fixed NBA… Continue reading Shane Hennen Guilty Plea Latest Development in Rigged Poker Case — What Does it Mean for Chauncey Billups?
An organized crime mobster allegedly used stolen identities to win more than $1.2 million at a Bally’s Casino resort in… Continue reading Alleged Casino Scam: Convicted Mobsters Used Comps to Win 7 Figures in Rhode Island
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn unsealed an indictment this week accusing former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis of fixing… Continue reading Former Poker Grinder With Prior Fraud Conviction Resurfaces in NBA Gambling Indictment
Poker cash game player Garrett Adelstein announced a book release that details his full thoughts on the infamous J-4 hand… Continue reading Garrett Adelstein to Release Book on Robbi Lew Controversy and More
A group of fraudsters reportedly filed tax returns claiming fake gambling wins, tricking the government into sending them about $36… Continue reading Fraudsters Get Years in Prison for Filing Tax Returns Reflecting Fake Gambling Wins
A new study on cheating in chess showed that specific and targeted disciplined cheating can drastically turn the tables and… Continue reading Chess Research Shows Why Disciplined Cheating is Hard to Catch in Poker
Prosecutors unsealed a 70-page indictment this morning, one that charges 20 alleged perpetrators in a three-year scheme to fix college… Continue reading Feds Indict Another 20 Individuals Over Rigged Sports Betting, Including Some Familiar Names From October’s NBA Scandal
A pair of alleged poker cheats are traveling the country targeting various rooms, accruing bans as they go, according to… Continue reading Pair of Alleged Poker Cheaters Reportedly Criss-Crossing Country, Racking Up Bans
The clock is ticking for high-profile lawyer Tom Goldstein, who is set to stand trial at the federal courthouse in… Continue reading Jury Selection Underway for High-Profile Lawyer Accused of Hiding Millions in Poker Winnings
Chris Skinner, a well-known figure on the South Australian poker scene, stepped down as ambassador for the Southern Poker Tour… Continue reading Australian Poker Player Chris Skinner Caught Cheating, Resigns as Southern Poker Tour Ambassador
