There is no question that many poker tournaments are rigged. In fact, it’s a well-known fact that many online poker rooms use software that artificially inflates the number of players who make it to the final table.
The purpose of this is twofold: first, it gives the house an advantage over its players; and second, it creates more excitement and drama in the tournament.
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to reform poker tournaments in order to make them more fair. Unfortunately, this movement faces a major roadblock in the form of the Professional Poker Players Association (PPPA).
The PPPA is a trade organization that represents the interests of professional poker players. It is opposed to any form of reform that would make poker tournaments less lucrative for the professional players who participate in them.
While there is no evidence that all poker tournaments are rigged, it’s clear that they are not as fair as they could be. This is something that should be addressed by regulators and lawmakers alike.
If done properly, it could go a long way in improving the integrity of the game.
