Collusion

SAV4BP

How do you go about reporting possible collusion in a game and what information is required to be given?. on the bubble in a omaha DYM and the big stacks play was bizarre to say the least when facing the low stack at the time. twice they timed out and gave the hand away  (ok possible connection problems) although they were immediately back in the game next hand but TWICE having bet into the pot and myself and the other player having folded  leaving the low stack with 2.50 chips they folded before the river card when the 2.50 was put in despite having nearly 6000 chips!!! (was an immediate fold both times, the time bar did not run down)

It might sound like sour grapes as eventually i lost out but found the other player on the site who cashed and asked what he thought and he was definitely of the opinion as well that the big stack was "giving" chips to the short stack to keep him in the game.

First time ive ever come across this and it was only a low value dym but has left a sour taste.  

BorinLoner

It does happen but it would be tough to prove.

I think it was a Chinese poker ring that saw the downfall of DYM's on Pokerstars. They played as a team, sometimes all sat together in the same room and made a fortune. DYM's are particularly vulnerable to it.

If you feel strongly about it, I guess you could contact customer care. They would probably not be able to do anything about it but they might be able to keep an eye open for these players and see if there's a long-term pattern.

They could always just be really bad players though.

spornybol

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How do you go about reporting possible collusion in a game and what information is required to be given?. on the bubble in a omaha DYM and the big stacks play was bizarre to say the least when facing the low stack at the time. twice they timed out and gave the hand away  (ok possible connection problems) although they were immediately back in the game next hand but TWICE having bet into the pot and myself and the other player having folded  leaving the low stack with 2.50 chips they folded before the river card when the 2.50 was put in despite having nearly 6000 chips!!! (was an immediate fold both times, the time bar did not run down) It might sound like sour grapes as eventually i lost out but found the other player on the site who cashed and asked what he thought and he was definitely of the opinion as well that the big stack was "giving" chips to the short stack to keep him in the game. First time ive ever come across this and it was only a low value dym but has left a sour taste.  
Posted by SAV4BP

get in contact with customer care with hand id, at bottom off screen and they`ll look into it

SAV4BP

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It does happen but it would be tough to prove. I think it was a Chinese poker ring that saw the downfall of DYM's on Pokerstars. They played as a team, sometimes all sat together in the same room and made a fortune. DYM's are particularly vulnerable to it. If you feel strongly about it, I guess you could contact customer care. They would probably not be able to do anything about it but they might be able to keep an eye open for these players and see if there's a long-term pattern. They could always just be really bad players though.
Posted by BorinLoner

 Thanks for reply. Yes i realise its very difficult to prove. I have noted the players names and will not be sitting at a table where they are again.

SAV4BP

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In Response to Collusion : get in contact with customer care with hand id, at bottom off screen and they`ll look into it
Posted by spornybol

Thanks for advice. Will do

spornybol

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In Response to Re: Collusion : Thanks for advice. Will do
Posted by SAV4BP

no prob, and what c/care can do is check their previous game to see if any collusion, also if you ever expect it then report it.

MP33

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In Response to Re: Collusion : no prob, and what c/care can do is check their previous game to see if any collusion, also if you ever expect it then report it.
Posted by spornybol

or you can do this on sharkscope. Check if theyve been playing the same games or keep an eye out if they sre in same games again

MP

spornybol

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In Response to Re: Collusion : or you can do this on sharkscope. Check if theyve been playing the same games or keep an eye out if they sre in same games again MP
Posted by MP33

don`t do sharkscope, plus don`t know what players there on about, all i do now is my sharkscope is diving lower than the sharks.