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.
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A significant cheating operation was uncovered at a high-stakes poker night at JokerStars Poker Room in Houston on Sunday. Two… Continue reading Cheaters Banned From JokerStars Poker Club in Scheme Reminiscent of Postlegate
An alleged baccarat cheating ring was broken up by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, which says the crew had managed… Continue reading Six People Arrested for Alleged Baccarat Cheating Ring Targeting Hard Rock Northern Indiana
World Series of Poker bracelet winner and six-time Circuit ring champion Mike Holtz sounded off on absurd events that reportedly… Continue reading WSOP Bracelet Winner Mike Holtz Details Cheating Scandal at Resorts World
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Shane Hennen, a convicted felon accused of rigging high-stakes poker games, has been arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit… Continue reading Poker ‘Cheat’ Shane Hennen Arrested at Airport Amid NBA Betting Scandal
