My First, And Perhaps Only, Statement About Absolute

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The Absolute Poker cheating scandal has divided us into two camps about how to respond.

Prior to this, many people thought that the online casino would statistically detect any significant non-standard play, using sophisticated computer algorithms. The truth is that even when experienced players informed them of the problem, they issued statements that it did not occur. It was only after the spreadsheet was inadvertently leaked that they had no other choice but to admit it.

Prior to this, it was thought that the repercussions to an online casino involved in cheating would be so severe that they would never consider it. Some thought that the casino would "police itself", or that the "gaming commission" would revoke their accreditation, or that the players would avoid them like the plague.

Now we have players who think that the proper response is to play at the site where the cheating occurred, because it will be easier there.

We have all learned a valuable lesson. Organizing poker players is a lot like herding chickens cross country, on horseback.