Is PokerStars a scam? – Page 5

TeamSchijtlijster · 2019-01-23T01:43:22Z

Hey everyone, I have been playing poker for about ten years now, and throughout those years I was never able to only even win one penny on PokerStars. To me it seems I am a designated depositor. Now, hundreds of dollars later, to me it is clear: I was tricked! I had so so many bad beats, coolers or however you can call it, that it just sticks out. Of course they get away with it, since they have a camouflage named variance. You can hide it ALL in there. Nobody would even notice! Did I play terribly? Actually no. Of course yo can always learn and play better, but I stuck to the general poker rules. There must be a whole bunch of players with the same feeling something is not quite OK on that room. I now have come to the end of my poker game, since I am so tired of always getting the bad deals. I have quit. If you feel the same let me know. Players have commented on the so called bad luck I had. Even though they were happy to win they still thought it was just not possible someone had that much bad luck. Anyway, I am curious to hear your stories. Thank you!

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03.01.2025, 17:47 0

Hi EliseScott,
Welcome to PokerStrategy.com :welcome:

Originally posted by EliseScott
I can’t say for sure if PokerStars is a scam or not, but I always think it’s smart to be cautious with any online platform. I look for things like proper licenses, positive reviews from other players, and secure payment options to feel more confident about where I’m playing.

Also look to see how long they've been in business — in the case of Pokerstars, is dealt its first real money hand in 2001, and although not the first ever poker site it is currently the longest continually operating site.

You might also check to see if they are approved by poker discussion platforms, like for example PokerStrategy.com

However, as always, only play on sites you trust.

Best of luck :gl:,
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25surf

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05.06.2026, 10:27 0

Oh, so the rules here say no talking about PokerStars cheating. In that case I have nothing to say.

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TykoFT

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05.06.2026, 12:54 0

Poker rooms have no incentive to cheat you.
Hahahahahahaha
This is the biggest bullshit which I have heard in years! I can't stop laughing! Now, dude, I understand that you have built your life around the illusion of fairness, but come on... Of course poker rooms have got EVERY interest in helping fish to survive as long as possible! This translates into rake! Nothing complicated here! And nothing possible to prove as the guy who started the tread said - it will be justified by 'randomness'. I have 2.5 mln. hands on Pokerstars and do you want to see my graph? I have calculated it myself some time ago and PT4 shows the same - extremely unlucky. How many hands do I need for my luck to get back on track?! A few billion?!?! Get back to Earth!

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