Spot a Poker Cheat
27 Oct
In the U.K when playing UK poker online, one of the biggest hazards is cheating. If you want to play poker online then it is essential to know how to spot a poker cheat if you want to win big.
Online poker rooms take many provisions to protect against cheaters; however those that do cheat are smart and can find a way around these systems.
One of the first things to look out for when playing poker online is if a player is winning too often. Also observe how the players behave. For example, if a player always folds when you have a good hand but often calls bluffs, then there may be a reason to feel wary as there is software which enables players to see another player’s hands.
Team play, which is where two or three players in the game are working as one, is often difficult to spot but is also something to be aware of. This is hard to spot when playing online as you cannot actually see the players. Behaviours to look out for are players who are betting sporadically or folding at specific times. Also, players will raise the bet as much as possible so that the pot can be divided amongst them once the game has finished.
Another aspect to be conscious of is ‘Pokerbots,’ which are computer programs specifically designed to play poker. Pokerbots are often concealed as real players on online poker games and can mimic a real player but has the advantage over an actual player as it canplay continuously. Be suspicious if a player acts out of character or acts irrationally.
Finally, cheating players may also disconnect their internet connection once they become aware that their hand is not very good. The reasoning behind this is that they hope that the house will allow them to keep their wager. Additionally, some players may place a large raise and wait for a call and then disconnect their connection. The aim of this is to hope they will collect a portion of the pot later.
Should you be suspicious of anything whilst playing poker online, be sure to report it to the poker site in order to keep poker an honest game for all.
