They soon realize they can make millions simply by adding a backdoor code that allows card peeking. In addition, software developers who create the online poker games usually make $10 an hour. In other words, how is the online poker site you are using GETTING PAID? Is it a percentage of the pot, per game, or even both? If the company makes a percentage, you better believe the software is rigged to give you the wrong cards at the right times (right time for them). To start, look at profit motive of your online poker company, much like a police homicide detective would. The good news is there are features you can look for to help protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Otherwise leaders in the gambling industry will continue to rip off and cheat their customers. At this point, your only safety net from these cheating companies are strict laws and outrageous license fees. Despite this going on, it’s impossible to prove without a court-ordered search warrant to seize online servers. However, most online poker sites DO rig the games to their benefit (in order to squeeze the most money from you). First of all, not all sites scam players.