Texas Holdem Scam

[pogoscam]

Why does pogo give away wins to the low hand anytime you go "all in" when playing Texas Holdem. It's such a scam, why can't they just make it fair and random instead of a scam game ?

[gigi]

 
Because then it wouldn't be Pogo

[Joe C]

How exactly does Pogo scam you in Texas Hold'em? Are you saying that the River Card ALWAYS favors the low hand? Favors the low hand 50% of the time?

Is Pogo favoring all-in more than it should? Perhaps if you explain the "high" hand and the "low hand" better, we might be able to assist. All I know is that pre-flop, the best any hole cards can be expected to do is win 60% of the time.

[gigi]

I don't play any of the poker games unless its a badge challenge; however, I, personally feel all games are 'tightened' (so to speak) if they are in a badge week.  The games I play regularly play fine unless it's a badge week, then I have to play at least twice as long as I would normally.  Not only that, but any game I choose to do again as my personal challenge is also much harder to win than in a non challenge.  So........................ I'm just sayin'

[Joe C]

I don't play any of the poker games unless its a badge challenge; however, I, personally feel all games are 'tightened' (so to speak) if they are in a badge week.  The games I play regularly play fine unless it's a badge week, then I have to play at least twice as long as I would normally.  Not only that, but any game I choose to do again as my personal challenge is also much harder to win than in a non challenge.  So........................ I'm just sayin'

That is a little different. First, human nature changes our expectations. When there is a challenge, it certainly feels like many games are longer.

Empirically, measuring the time it takes to complete the requirements for a challenge with the control of the same requirements without a challenge is how to accomplish this. I have found, for instance, that Tri-Peaks "wild cards" are given out with the same frequency in a challenge week, but that in a non-challenge week, you get the first few a lot quicker than in a challenge week. This leads to player frustration and feeling "behind" for the whole challenge.

For the poker games, I certainly see more difficulty with getting good hands. Of course, since I use cheat programs, it is a minor inconvenience at this point.

[Raymond64]

I am not a member but play Texas Holdem no limit on Pogo.  I have had 4 of a kind 9 times and have won probalby about one-half of the time--too often.  i captured the screen each time I had 4 of a kind--see attached image.  I think they allow non members to win in order to get those to join.  Also, there is not doubt that the deck is stacked--too often, a pair won't win.  Too many large hands to often to be random

[AustinBennett]

There's no programing of the hands to favor anyone. Its random luck whether good or bad. People say what room you're in has some effect of the games. I don't really think Pogo cares that much who wins.