A Fair Poker Site Dispute Resolution Process

[Josem]

In the "mr gatorade" thread, I made a post (http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/sh...umber=10797335) that suggested a couple of possible systems to balance:

a) the right of poker sites to police their terms and conditions;

b) the value in keeping confidential bot detection process from bot makers; and

c) the right of customers to be treated fairly

Here were two ideas in 10 seconds of consideration:

1) Employ a retired US judge who is attracted by the idea of spending their latter years in the Caribbean, and get him to serve as an arbiter in disputes (a number of western-Pacific Islands use this for their criminal legal system, using Australian & New Zealand judges)

2) Establish an independent, expert, "bot judging authority", possibly in conjunction with other sites. Have seven directors - three nominated by poker sites, three nominated by players, and an independent chair nominated by the six other directors. Perhaps one of the directors nominated by 2p2, one nominated by P5s, one nominated by Cardplayer.


This were just a couple of ideas/examples without a great deal of thought. What do you folks reckon? Ways to improve these systems? Alternative ideas?

[Humbled]

sounds good in theory but I doubt it will ever happen. I like the idea though...

[bouglas]

Who would pay for the employment of these people? My initial thought would be a share between all the interested parties, however it does raise some questions about how serious some of the smaller operators would be about participating in such an arrangement. For example Party is leading the way in abiding by the new laws and has made public statements that it encourages full market regulation and they are willing to "put their money where their mouth is" in terms of being involved in setting up this regulated structure. Those other operators in the top 5 have clearly shunned even the thought of behaving in line with policies, so I think the main problem is that there is no indication that even the bigger players are interested in having a regulated body (this is not exactly what you are suggesting I realise, but something similar).