1 in 4 Aussie poker players cheat
A new study has shown that one in four Australian pokers players admits to having cheated while playing in private games, tournaments and casinos.
The study was conducted by Nicholas Johnson, an Australian entertainer and researcher into scams and fraud. The study, based on results given anonymously by 300 Australian card players, focused on the techniques and methods used in the popular game, Texas Hold‘em.
“60% of players are aware that cheats do operate in poker games,” said Johnson. “They are just not always aware of what the techniques are and how to spot them. Many players assume that cheats are using sleight of hand or marked cards to win.”
In reality, the most popular method of cheating is ‘collusion’ with almost half of card cheats using the technique. “Collusion involves two or more players working together to secretly gain an advantage over another player.” Johnson explained. “For example, a player with a strong hand may drop out in order to allow his partner to win. Collusion is particularly popular in internet poker where players can freely communicate with their confederates.”
However, Australian card cheats also rely on more skilful techniques to defraud their opponents. “We found in the study that 8% of card cheats are mechanics, relying on dexterity and skill to win. They will deal cards from bottom of the deck, swap their cards for better cards after the deal or even stack the deck while shuffling to guarantee themselves a winning hand.”
For more information on card cheating in Australia and Nicholas J. Johnson, please call 0409461776 or email sleightofhand@conman.com.au .
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What is the basis for this broad sweeping assumption?
I have never seen any ceheating in my 12 years of poker.
I interviewed 300 poker players as to their experiences. That is not really a broad sweeping assumption is it?
As for your own experience. If you can’t figure out who the sucker is at the table…it’s you.