In a significant move towards ensuring game integrity, 888 Holdings Plc, the parent company of 888poker, has revealed it recovered almost $290,000 from poker cheaters in 2022. The funds were returned to the affected players after their online accounts were found to have violated various rules on the platform’s global network.
Key Details:
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Amount Recovered: $287,292 was refunded to 6,801 distinct players, which translates to an average of $42 per player.
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Violations Detected: The violations primarily involved the use of bots and real-time assistance (RTA).
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Detection Increase: The company reported a 32% increase in detections compared to the previous year, reflecting the growing effectiveness of its detection systems.
Efforts and Focus on Game Integrity:
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Matan Krakow, Head of Poker Offering at 888poker, stated that the company has made significant investments in technology and player cooperation to tackle cheating more effectively. He emphasized that 888poker will continue focusing on improving its detection capabilities in the year ahead.
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Game Integrity: 888poker has reiterated its commitment to providing a fair, safe, and entertaining experience for players, highlighting its ongoing efforts to combat bots, real-time assistance, and collusion in the poker environment.
Confidentiality:
As with most online poker networks, 888poker has chosen not to publicly identify the individuals behind the cheating attempts, in line with the legal frameworks in many jurisdictions that prevent the public naming of cheaters except in exceptional cases.
Looking Ahead:
888poker plans to keep investing in technology to further enhance its detection capabilities and maintain a secure environment for players. This effort aims to ensure a better and more equitable experience for all poker participants on its platform.
