Poker platforms GGPoker and WSOP bar players from utilizing Real-Time Assistance (RTA) software for play.
From Cheaters to the Curb: 31 RTA Users Banished from GGPoker
Got some news for ya, folks! GGPoker has kicked out a whopping 31 players from their platform on X, thanks to some smart sleuthing with help from GTO Wizard. These sneaky devils used Real-Time Assistance (RTA) software, which computes optimum plays during gameplay. It's like having a personal game theorist at your fingertips, giving some players a dishonest edge.
As if that ain't bad enough, these banned bozos won't be allowed to participate in the World Series of Poker (WSOP) either. Yep, you read that rightβthey're out of both the online and live events. Fedor Holz, a member of GGPoker's Poker Integrity Council, confirmed the ban. GGPoker settled for the WSOP last year with a cool half-billion dollars, so ensuring the game stays fair is a top priority.
RTA Resurfaces: ACR Stars in the Spotlight
The RTA debate got a second wind when two pros from Americas Cardroom (ACR) accidentally flashed some incriminating evidence. Argentine Nacho Barbero blundered by releasing a snap of his monitor showing GTO Wizard software mid-game, claiming it was for coaching purposes. Ebony Kenney followed suit with an old photo of her own, but both players maintained they didn't use RTA during active hands.
The Nitty-Gritty of RTA
RTA is the real-deal, providing poker players with mathematically optimal moves during gameplay. Based on the Game Theory Optimal (GTO) strategy, these tools solve almost every game situation nearly perfectly.
- Real-time solutions: RTA programs analyze the current hand, compares it to predefined solutions, and suggests optimal plays.
- On-the-go assistance: Instead of just replaying sessions, RTA provides recommendations directly during gameplay.
- Perfect GTO play: By indicating when to bet, raise, or fold based on probabilities and opponent data, the software makes near-perfect GTO moves.
- Banned on most platforms: Since RTA replaces human decision-making, it's haram on most poker sites.
Popular RTA tools like GTO Wizard, PioSOLVER, and MonkerSolver are okay to use as study materials, but you can't apply them during active games on most sites. Just remember: use these tools wisely or risk getting the boot!
In the past, GGPoker and other platforms have taken similar actions against RTA users. Gold diggers like Barbero and Kenney ain't the first, and they won't be the last.
Everybody Else is Doing It
GGPoker isn't the only platform taking a stand.
- Partypoker: They're not cool with any tools influencing live decisions. Their allowed tools list, along with the consequences for violations, is openly provided.
- PokerStars: They're real ruthless, employing their own snooping tech that scrutinizes suspicious activities and technical indicators in real-time. Their policy is zero-tolerance: it's ban hammer time for any wrongdoers, and the pilfered loot gets shared among the victims.
Stay sharp and keep on playing fair, folks! The game ain't over 'til the cheaters leave.
- What's the latest development in the casino-and-gambling world? The use of Real-Time Assistance (RTA) software has led to the banning of 31 players from GGPoker, including two pros from Americas Cardroom (ACR).
- It appears casino-culture is placing more emphasis on fair play; GGPoker, Partypoker, and PokerStars are cracking down on RTA use, as they aim to maintain honest gaming amongst casino-personalities.
- To remain within the acceptable bounds of casino-games, it's best to avoid using RTA tools during active play, as they provide players with mathematically optimal moves and potentially lead to disqualification.
