I thought cheating in poker is a forgotten thing dated back to the time
of “saloon” poker games, Wild West or earlier 20th century.
Recently, I found out it is a present matter also in big tournaments around the
world.
I didn’t imagine how cheating can work at the poker table today. With
the newest technology and an accomplice it happened lately in Europe for
example. I saw an article about a German poker player who cheated, was
discovered and went to court.
He got three years and five months in prison and his accomplice had to pay a
fine.
In another case, the bloggers were the cheating helpers. In Germany they
believe there is a ring of cheaters at the poker tables. They are trying to
find out who else is involved in this case.
I am really surprised that this can happen today. I never would even
think about cheating in a poker game. And what about you?
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