FBI: Internet Poker is not untouched by Scam and Manipulation

A prominent official of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has affirmed that internet poker is not saved from schemes and manipulation in the web.

Sawn Henry, FBI Assistant Director have written to Representative Spencer Bachus of Alabama as stated: “There are several ways to cheat at online poker, none of which are legal,”

He also said, “Technology exists to manipulate online poker games in that it would only take two or three players working in unison to defeat the other players who are not part of the team,”

Henry also stated. “The online poker vendors could detect this activity and put in place safeguards to discourage cheating, although it is unclear what the incentive would be for the vendor.”

The correspondence which was written in November 13 was set off today in an investigation on Internet gambling by a high ranking Republican on the House of Financial Services Committee. The bill is currently being observed.

Committee Chairman Barney Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat, has put forward legislation to overturn the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Government officials have been listening to point of views on behalf of and against online gambling at present and will consider if it can be regulated in the incoming future.

The investigation today (December 3) has put forward the opinions of many gambling and technology institutions that they believe that illegitimate practices in internet poker is strictly banned. Other matters with regards to identity theft, money laundering and stopping minors from gambling are also being addressed.