Pokerstars Vs 888 Poker Uk — UK Casino Forum Discussion

Is Online Poker rigged? I know everyone asks this but I have genuinely had 3 months of coolers and bad beats that feel statistically impossible. I understand variance but 200 hours of running this far below EV feels wrong. What does the community think about Online Poker RNG?

The variance in poker is genuinely brutal and 200 hours is a very small sample size in statistical terms. You would need 50,000 to 100,000 hands to start drawing meaningful conclusions about whether your results deviate significantly from EV. Online Poker RNG is certified by independent auditors.

For a recreational player who plays 5 hours a week, Online Poker is probably a better choice than PokerStars. The games are softer, the atmosphere is less intimidating for casual players, and you are less likely to sit down at a table full of regulars running solvers.

Online Poker banned HUDs completely. If you rely on tracking software you need to be aware of this before joining. Some players see it as a negative but it genuinely levels the playing field — experienced regs cannot exploit recreational players as easily without real time stats.

Clearing a poker welcome bonus while playing profitably is extremely difficult at most stakes. The rake requirement to unlock the bonus will cost you more than the bonus is worth unless you are a high volume winning player. For recreational players, ignore the bonus and just play where the games suit you.