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monero-xmrtoday at 1:08 AM4 repliesview on HN

Cash games in person are pretty bad too. Casinos need to make money and they only get it off rake, so they have lately turned a blind eye to collusion. The only safe poker (except among friends) is tournaments, in person, so they randomize the tables properly.


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vmg12today at 1:12 AM

Collusion in live poker games in casinos is not a widespread problem. There is a problem with poker where people always think they are being cheated every time they lose. If you are playing in a casino in person it is very unlikely you are being cheated. If you are playing in a regulated website online that verifies the identities of the customers it is also unlikely you are being cheated.

The vast majority of people that play poker absolutely suck and think they are being cheated because they lose money very quickly. Most bad poker players would literally be better off playing blackjack.

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jonahxtoday at 1:49 AM

Collusion in live poker, especially at low to mid-stakes, is almost non-existent.

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apt-apt-apt-apttoday at 7:33 AM

Live at the Aria high stakes table!

Today, we've got 6 Las Vegas locals, and 1 rich Chinese tourist.

The LV locals are making small-talk, "hey bro you go to the gym today? Nah my back is super-sore from my last work out. bla bla bla"

All 6 locals have butt-plugs plugged in. Two clenches means, 'I got this'. The tourist doesn't stand a chance.

wheelerwjtoday at 3:36 AM

Thats not even remotely true.