WIRED Puts Poker Malware Scheme Losses as High as $4 Million
The remote-access operation reached more than 1,000 users of two poker tools, but was selectively activated against high-stakes targets.
The remote-access operation reached more than 1,000 users of two poker tools, but was selectively activated against high-stakes targets.
Automated client warnings will precede suspensions or permanent bans, as native multi-tabling tools begin to roll out
The network added safeguards against remote access and suspicious play after compromised utilities raised fears over exposed hole cards.
The poker player alleges unpaid affiliate revenue, a missing 5% stake and misleading assurances about cheating safeguards.
Fixed-odds betting and gaming sites went offline on Oct. 6, while PokerStars and GGPoker continued serving Brazilian poker players.
Players say the poker site is punishing them without showing specific hands, while its rules define real-time assistance broadly.
The German poker pro takes over the role of Jason Koon, as he vows to help the security team improve player safety and battle bots, RTA users, and other cheaters on the world’s biggest poker platform.
The global operator’s new “No Turn, No Show” feature is active for 5-Card PLO action. Under the feature, hole cards are not revealed to a player until it’s their turn to act.
NSUS Limited, the company behind GGPoker, was fined a total of £672,829 for failures in social responsibility practices and anti-money laundering procedures.
The operator reveals that deposit limits, time-outs, and game type blocks are the most popular responsible gambling tools online poker players use while playing on the site.