Part 6/11:
The Underbelly of Poker: Rigged Games and Organized Crime
One of the most startling aspects of this controversy revolves around allegations that rigged poker games are widespread and technologically sophisticated. A former professional poker player publicly stated that some games are not just shady—they are meticulously rigged using advanced tools like X-ray machines, chandelier cameras, and even organized mafia oversight.
A critical quote from the poker community surfaced: "These games are on the up and up? No, they’re rigged." The speaker pointed out that in elite poker circles, players observed extraordinary and statistically improbable victories, especially among less skilled or less experienced players, which could only be explained by deliberate cheating.