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Is playing Online
Safe?
Integrity
Among the major concerns of playing online are the
fairness and integrity of the games. For the most
part, you have a far better chance of being cheated in
a 
house game then you do when playing online. Every
major poker site uses a similar method to shuffle
cards and ensure a random deal. You could literally
write a thesis (and it has been done) on how this
process works. The short answer is, it works by using
random number generators based on algorithms.
Algorithms are used to ensure that the computer never
falls into any pattern and are also widely used in
top-level security systems. The end product is a game
in which each shuffle is determined by a random
selection of millions of possibilities and dealt
seamlessly to the players. Every site recommended here
on TPS has been subject to several independent audits
and must periodically continue to be audited to remain
highly recommended.
Collusion
(cheating)
Now we’ve established that you’re getting a fair
deal, how about collusion? If you play online for any
amount of time you’ll hear this word thrown around
by sore losers and conspiracy theorists quite a bit.
Collusion is basically the teaming up of two or more
players to gain an advantage over the rest of the
players at a table. Sites do monitor for this by
allowing only one IP address per table and using
software programs to track player tendencies. I’ve
always been of the school that if it walks like a duck
and quacks… it’s probably a duck. That being said,
just use your best judgment. Keep your eyes open, for
example: Two players trapping you in a pot or raising
and dumping after you fold could be a sign of
collusion. If you feel this is ever taking place
report it to the host and choose another game
immediately. There are to many great sites and great
games to even worry about being cheated, if you
don’t feel comfortable choose another table.
Banking
First off, let me say this - TPS takes the banking
side of playing online very seriously and you should
too. There are two main issues when talking about
banking…Protecting your money and identity while
depositing and feeling confident that you’ll get
your money when you make a withdrawal.
The best solution in both cases is to choose a safe,
secure money transfer service to handle your Poker
deposits and withdrawals. There is no reason to put
your personal information out there in the form of
credit card numbers etc. when you can take a few
minutes and sign up with a company who specializes in
protecting your anonymity and money. Choose a site
from our recommended funding list these companies have
been approved by TPS as a safe reliable way to move
money in and out of the poker accounts without risking
not being paid or having your personal information
compromised.
If you have specific questions or concerns please
contact us at info@thepokersource.com
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