Re: Pokerstars Collusion Response --Comments Welcome

On 01 Dec 2003 23:47:38 GMT, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"
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>> In reviewing such things, the first thing we look for is a possible 
>> relationship between the two players. In this case, it appears clear that 
>> the two players do know each other. They are from the same location, and 
>> have shared a computer in the past. They have also played together quite 
>> frequently (although 'ovialli' is a very new player, so does not have many 
>> hands overeall). 
>> 
>> That said, there is no rule against playing with friends as long as you 
>> play them hard and fair just like you would against any other player. I 
>> have reviewed every hand where they sat at the same table and found no 
>> indication of them doing anything unethical. They often played hands where 
>> one held cards the other needed, or hands where they held duplicated cards 
>> (I saw one hand where they both saw the flop with QTo). They also do not 
>> appear to try and squeeze other players out, nor do they make pot building 
>> raises for one another. I saw several occasions where one bluffed the other 
>> one out. Overall, their play appears essentially spotless for all the 
>> standard forms of collusion.
>> 
>> I have also reviewed the chat on the hand in question and it is 
>> inappropriate, you are correct. I also see that 'babajoon' immediately 
>> agreed that it was inappropriate and apologized:
>> 
>> babajoon call  9  11/27/2003 11:22:30 PM  
>> babajoon bluffing  9  11/27/2003 11:22:44 PM  
>> Big Orange one player to a hand  1  11/27/2003 11:22:59 PM  
>> babajoon sorry  9  11/27/2003 11:23:08 PM 
>> 
>> Overall, there appears to be no evidence that these players are working 
>> together in any way. I will however place notes in both of their accounts 
>> to indicate their relationship so that if future odd play is noted, there 
>> will be a record of your email and this investigation for reference.
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