Collusion is definitely a possibility. But it would be really easy
for the sites to track that - two players playing at the same table
regularly and making "strange" plays. I think it's in the sites
interest to keep the games as fair as they possibly can so they can
keep raking in the money so simply. That's been my experience at
least - I've had an easy time coming out ahead although for
relatively low stakes. To me that's the appeal - I enjoy gambling
and for me it's definitely a positive expected value game.
On the topic of whether the game is simple & boring: the "strategy
charts" people have referred to only deal with the starting cards.
There are unlimited possibilities when you get into the next betting
rounds and trying to figure out your opponents' hands. Particularly
in no-limit or pot-limit games there is all kinds of strategy
involved with the betting. At the same time I can understand why
people don't think watching it on TV is the most exhilirating
experience.
In a message dated 12/2/2004 1:15:13 PM Central Standard Time,
a-p@s... writes:
> I believe that the best way to learn the game is playing online
in the low
> buy in sit and go tournaments. They are great fun for a low cost
gamble.
>
>
It's strange to me that the fairness of these on line games is not
questioned
by anyone on this list. Particular after the many discussions
about possible
rigged VP machines. What about the possible collusion of players
in contact by
phone during an on line poker game? Also if the sites all make
their money
from the rake would it not be in the sites interest to rig
upcoming cards to
affect an even distribution of winners who would continue to play?
What about the
lack of regulation and the possibility of a player and the site
working
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--- In vpFREE@yahoogroups.com, Jaycee5351@a... wrote:
together to share profits? Just a few thoughts.
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