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Absolute Poker Refunds Millions after Cheating Scandal
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November 9 - Absolute Poker, undoubtedly one of the most popular and
beloved online poker rooms in the world, rocked the online gambling world last
month after allegations surfaced about a 'security breach' that allowed one of
its unscrupulous employees to cheat and win over $800 000.
The online poker room admitted that the perpetrator, with the online nickname
'pot-ripper', won $800k during a 40-day period when he managed to override
Absolute Poker's stringent security measures to give himself access to his
opponents hole cards during games and thus make key betting decisions.
The
Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC), under which Absolute Poker is licensed, is
still investigating the incident with the full co-operation of Absolute Poker.
To its credit, Absolute Poker has been quick to refund players
known to have been adversely affected by 'pot-ripper' to the sum of $1.6
million.
A recent Absolute Poker statement reassured its players that the security
breach, which resulted in unfair play, was immediately resolved after it was
discovered, and that players could rest assured that the online poker room was
once again completely safe and secure.
It said that the system breach was the result of an internal software release
which impacted on internal reporting, and was exploited by an Absolute Poker
employee who manipulated both the poker gaming software as well as internal
reporting software.
The statement concluded with: 'Absolute Poker regrets the damage that has
been done to its players and to its own reputation by this incident. We are
absolutely focused on doing the right thing for our loyal customers, employees,
consultants and business partners and will continue to work with the KGC and
Gaming Associates to bring this incident into the full light of day and to right
any wrongs done to innocent victims of this unfair play.
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