Mathematical Proof that English Harbour is cheating

[LRDell]

Doubling a problem everywhere

I have noticed this house edge when doubling at virtually every casino I play. Also, has anyone else noticed that the 8 card is almost unbeatable? Middle of the pack card, should have approx 50%/50% chance of beating it. HA! I have seen more 8s come up with four losing cards to choose from (at the ones where you get to see what your choices were). Innumerable times seeing 3 out of four lower.

A long time ago I posted some results showing not just the card dealt but an analysis of the choice cards given - showed a distinct house edge. Percentages got even worse on a second or third double. Do any of them actually claim that their doubling procedures are completely random?

 

[henryVIII]

So, what is the position on this?

They were caught with cheating sodtware. Is this wrong?

They were shown to have lied in their original statement to hide the facts. Is this wrong?

So, why after months of "not saying anything defamatory until they have had a chance to defend themselves" has their been no official condemnation.

Does the silence mean the Casinomeister website says it is OK for this to have happened or to happen again with absolutely no consequences other than a statement of "we messed up, we wont prove it" (after a first statement which was fraudulent).

I am confused as to what this site has decided. ior is it too much trouble to explain?

 

[kengam]

Bryan has been in the states for a while and I suppose he will be getting on this shortly. I am pretty sure he is aware of the seriousness of this matter.

 

[The Dude]

...Does the silence mean the Casinomeister website says it is OK for this to have happened or to happen again with absolutely no consequences other than a statement of "we messed up, we wont prove it" (after a first statement which was fraudulent).

I am confused as to what this site has decided. ior is it too much trouble to explain?

Actually I've decided to advocate incompetance and screw ups. I hope you don't mind.

 

[elscrabinda]

A long time ago I posted some results showing not just the card dealt but an analysis of the choice cards given - showed a distinct house edge. Percentages got even worse on a second or third double. Do any of them actually claim that their doubling procedures are completely random?

Would be very interesting to see these results if you still have them. Was that EH or a different casino and software platform?

 

[henryVIII]

Actually I've decided to advocate incompetance and screw ups. I hope you don't mind.

Its your website and you are, of course, totally at liberty to respond or not respond to players concerns about something.

I kind of get the feeling that asking too many questions about this issue is not welcomed.

Almost to the point, that to write anything negative about EH would mean walking a fine line and being banned.

I may be wrong, i dont know.

But...

As I understand it (and correct me if I am wrong) the casino was caught with software that was, well, cheating players. So, to allow the casino the benefit of any possibility of being treated unfairly, we need to look for intent.

I accept your point that many players would struggle to go that far. But, then again, it is an extremely serious thing to be caught doing.

They then issued a fraudulent statement (and that is a genuine opinion, it was fraudulent, I wont go off on a tangent and detail exactly why but can do if you wish) which is a very serious thing to say and I dont use the term lightly.

Those two things coming together are indeed extremely worrying for any player out there.

As i say, if you feel that is out of order then allow me to explain my reasoning/proof.

Their silence has also been very worrying. As any policeman/lawyer will tell you its invariably only those with something to hide who refuse to answer questions.

Im not meaning to disrespect you or the forum and hope you take these straight comments as they are intended.

 

[suzecat]

Actually I've decided to advocate incompetance and screw ups. I hope you don't mind.

I highly doubt the CM we all know and admire would advocate any such thing. In the course of really major screw-ups of all time, this one has surely earned its place in that history.

And life goes on..........

I am thinking that human error is a hurdle best met with compassion (for who knows when they will need that compassion shown after their own major screw-up?) I am not advocating a "forgive and forget" mentality in any way. Forgive yes....but be smart, remember history and get out there and have some freakin' fun!

 

[Linus]

Henry,

Many players - perhaps most of us - suspect we've been cheated at one time or another. It's sort of the ugly troll, lurking in the back of your mind. ("What, dealer blackjack, again?!? That can't be right!")

So when something like this happens, it's really a big deal, because it confirms some pretty ugly fears.

I'd submit the question players really want answered isn't, "I wonder how this happened," or "Could this be an honest mistake," but, "How can I be sure this won't happen again."

So when Spearmaster says, "This was just a case of simple incompetence," well... it may be true, but it doesn't really answer the question.

If anything, it introduces an even uglier one. "If this much possible by accident & incompetence, how much more could a competent casino that was trying to get away with it accomplish?"

It's an ugly thought, and I don't think you'll find an answer here.

 

[nafanny29]

Have they introduced the new "weighted double up" feature yet? Must have been almost ready to go live when they put the code into the VP double up feature slightly to early.

 

[GrandMaster]

If anything, it introduces an even uglier one. "If this much possible by accident & incompetence, how much more could a competent casino that was trying to get away with it accomplish?"

It's an ugly thought, and I don't think you'll find an answer here.

I have seen so many examples of incompetence that I am not really concerned about evil and competent casinos.

 

[Linus]

I have seen so many examples of incompetence that I am not really concerned about evil and competent casinos.

LOL. So it's only the evil incompetent ones you're worried about?


Seriously, though, that's a question that's been bothering me... surely they can't be as incompetent as they seem? That so many people are handling so much money, without being able to do simple math, spell, or write a coherent sentence, is amazing to me.

 

[henryVIII]

I highly doubt the CM we all know and admire would advocate any such thing. In the course of really major screw-ups of all time, this one has surely earned its place in that history.

And life goes on..........

I am thinking that human error is a hurdle best met with compassion (for who knows when they will need that compassion shown after their own major screw-up?) I am not advocating a "forgive and forget" mentality in any way. Forgive yes....but be smart, remember history and get out there and have some freakin' fun!

I hear what you are saying but I think you are being overly generous.

Remember, if not for the lawnet, this would not have been a victimless episode.

Real players were losing real money hand over fist into the casino.
This is the real reason its important ... its not an academic debate or an anecdote. (Im not saying you think that there suzecat).

The very same people who did this are taking players deposits as we speak.

However, such a generous response would have to assume a complete lack of intent. It is here that their first response is crucial in getting a true picture of their intent is vital.

Much like if the police have caught someone committing a crime they will still question him. And his answers will be extremely important. If he is found with evidence showing he did the deed and then his "alibi" is shown to be false and then he refuses to answer any more questions, then do you think the police should show such people compassion and drop it.

Most people would expect consequences.

And thats what I am asking really.

In my opnion the software is a non-issue. It wasnt even mentioned for, what, a week? two weeks? (I cant remember) and then suddenly it appears as the reason.

It could only ever prove something which "could" have happened ... if you like (after their initial statement) its their second "alibi" and as the first was one has been shown to be, well, a lie to be perfectly frank then surely to view this "defence" with a huge amount of suspicion can only be common sense or the most prudent approach when dealing with such large amounts of money.

 

[suzecat]

I hear what you are saying but I think you are being overly generous.

Remember, if not for the lawnet, this would not have been a victimless episode.

Whoa big fella

Somewhere in these many pages I did post that thelawnet did us a great service by bringing his experience to the forum.

What I was tactfully attempting to say previously was that forgiving is OK (we are all going to screw up sometime) but forgetting is not IMHO what a smart person would do. Until the rules of life change and free choice is stripped from us all, we are still going to have to remember the past or be doomed to repeat it.

If you are looking for a balls-out, no-holds-barred response from me, you will not find it in this forum. Look in other forums where that is the modus operandi and you will find me spewing with the best of 'em!

 

[henryVIII]

Whoa big fella

Somewhere in these many pages I did post that thelawnet did us a great service by bringing his experience to the forum.

What I was tactfully attempting to say previously was that forgiving is OK (we are all going to screw up sometime) but forgetting is not IMHO what a smart person would do. Until the rules of life change and free choice is stripped from us all, we are still going to have to remember the past or be doomed to repeat it.

If you are looking for a balls-out, no-holds-barred response from me, you will not find it in this forum. Look in other forums where that is the modus operandi and you will find me spewing with the best of 'em!

After the first line, it wasnt all posted with you specifically in mind ... it was more of an open forum post to all readers. Im sorry if it upset you but I am at a loss why ... I dont think there was anything personal or insulting in there whatsoever ... other than a differing opinion.

If I have insulted you can you help me and be a bit more specific as to exactly how and then I will be able to apologise properly.

It was my post you were referring to or have I misunderstood something?

 

[suzecat]

After the first line, it wasnt all posted with you specifically in mind ... it was more of an open forum post to all readers. Im sorry if it upset you but I am at a loss why ... I dont think there was anything personal or insulting in there whatsoever ... other than a differing opinion.

If I have insulted you can you help me and be a bit more specific as to exactly how and then I will be able to apologise properly.

It was my post you were referring to or have I misunderstood something?)

Well, there is that Anne Bolin thing Henry.......but let's let that go for now!

Seriously, no harm. no foul. BTW, whenever a post is quoted, I have taken that to mean that the reply that follows is directed specifically at the quoted material. Maybe I need my meds changed?

 

[henryVIII]

 

[kengam]

so what is the verdict here. Are they going to be rogued?

 

[kengam]

so thats it? A controversial thread with 37,000 views and it is being swept under the rug and all is forgiven? Bryan?

 

[soflat]

I hope it is not swept under the rug.

 

[bossplayer]

Why do I agree with the people with the negative reputation points here?

 

[Devo11]

Just like to see this thread in plain view for all to see. Dont worry EH, people will be doing this till Odds On is run out of the industry or goes broke!!

 

[The Dude]

so thats it? A controversial thread with 37,000 views and it is being swept under the rug and all is forgiven? Bryan?

It's not being swept under the rug. It's still here isn't it?? You want action? Go complain to their licensing agency. They are the ones that should have been involved in this.

Roguing is not the answer, in fact that would be a stupid thing to do since I don't believe that this was intentional at all. It was an error albeit a huge one. I've already explained why their first statement was messed up, and Spear and the Wiz have tried to illustrate what happened with the software.

The rogue section is useful to warn players not to play at certain casinos because they lack business ethics, have cheating software, participate in unethical marketing practices - these sorts of things. To place EH there would devalue the "rogue section" since anyone who makes a mistake would be a candidate. So I need another solution on how to approach this in a fair manner.

I was gone for a few weeks and I'd apprectiate some space to deal with this effectively. Bumping up the thread at a whim is not the way to go here. Rest assured I haven't forgotten about EH.

 

[kengam]

so I have negative reputation points now? How did that happen all of a sudden?

The rogue section is useful to warn players not to play at certain casinos because they lack business ethics, have cheating software, participate in unethical marketing practices - these sorts of things. To place EH there would devalue the "rogue section" since anyone who makes a mistake would be a candidate.

so having a proven cheat whether deliberate or not would devalue the rogue section? You have to be kidding me. Did you expect anyone to admit they cheated? I guess you don't value your posters' opinions. The large majority feel that it was deliberate. No, we don't know them personally or have meals and chats with them, but we do play in these places and we can make up our own minds based on what happened. I guess you can rogue whoever you want, but there has never been a better candidate, especially considering the thoughts of your own forum members.

 

[The Dude]

so I have negative reputation points now? How did that happen all of a sudden?

You can always access your User CP and view your rep points history there.

so having a proven cheat whether deliberate or not would devalue the rogue section? You have to be kidding me. Did you expect anyone to admit they cheated? I guess you don't value your posters' opinions. The large majority feel that it was deliberate.

Just because you feel that they did it deliberately doesn't mean that it's so. Quit being so hysterical.

I'm taking what I have on hand and going from there. If I (or anyone for that matter) makes a statement that they purposely cheated their customers...well you'd have to be be an ignoramus not to be able to back this up with lawyers at your side. This is serious business, not some funny ha ha games on someone's website. I take this shit seriously.

No, we don't know them personally or have meals and chats with them, but we do play in these places and we can make up our own minds based on what happened. I guess you can rogue whoever you want, but there has never been a better candidate, especially considering the thoughts of your own forum members.

I don't know them personally and I don't appreciate the insinuations that I'm on the take. I am in a position to meet with them - food or no food. And please don't play the "you don't care about the player's opinions" card. I'm going with what I know, and no one has convinced me that EH deliberately set this up to cheat their players. Face to face meetings or not. I am unmoved with this.

FACT - I am underwhelmed on how this was handled - especially with the follow-up, and in the manner that Spearmaster's integrity was attacked by you and others. But I will not put my reputation on the line by stating "I think EH tried to cheat players because kengam (or insert anonymous user name here) feels that they are crooks - off to the rogue pit you go!" Sorry, but it has not been proven that this software provider had the intention to "cheat" its players.

I'm here to provide information and I expect members to make decisions for themselves. I don't need a lynch-mob trying to twist my arm and telling me what to think.

 

[TheBloke]

CM - I do not believe that they deliberately cheated, and I still think they should be rogued:

• Their quality control is non-existant or so poor that it allowed unfinished, untested and faulty code to make it to their production system
• This code persisted for two weeks without being picked up
• Their initial statement on the matter was patently false
• They have refused to respond to numerous requests from numerous people (not just the zealots like kengam) to make further comment and/or release further logs

I believe that other groups have been rogued for less - for example Grand Prive. I would play at Grand Prive 1000 times over before I played here again. I simply cannot conceive of such dire technical processes being allowed at a major casino group. I worked in both coding and quality assurance for some years, and a cock-up of this magnitude would have had vast repercussions for my company. I do not think it is right for EH to get away so lightly.

Personally I feel that they should be rogued, and anything less than Not Recommended is a travesty.

I just want to re-iterate that I DO NOT think they cheated, and that I feel the above based purely on their farsical approach to quality control; as you say, a casino is a serious business. They have made an unforgivable mistake which highlights their disinterest in producing a quality product, and they must be punished for it.

 

[The Dude]

...I believe that other groups have been rogued for less - for example Grand Prive. I would play at Grand Prive 1000 times over before I played here again. I simply cannot conceive of such dire technical processes being allowed at a major casino group. I worked in both coding and quality assurance for some years, and a cock-up of this magnitude would have had vast repercussions for my company. I do not think it is right for EH to get away so lightly.

Personally I feel that they should be rogued, and anything less than Not Recommended is a travesty.

I just want to re-iterate that I DO NOT think they cheated, and that I feel the above based purely on their farsical approach to quality control; as you say, a casino is a serious business. They have made an unforgivable mistake which highlights their disinterest in producing a quality product, and they must be punished for it.

I'm taking everything into consideration - fear not. I've been pretty busy with a number of issues at the moment, but this still does have my attention. I haven't forgotten about it.

I just get a little miffed when I'm being accused of sweeping stuff under the rug.

 

[mitch]

So I need another solution on how to approach this in a fair manner.

I was gone for a few weeks and I'd apprectiate some space to deal with this effectively.

Bryan

You could perhaps have a section named 'Not Proven' as from Scottish Law.

"In modern use, the not proven verdict suggests a strong possibility of guilt but not enough evidence to convict. A person receiving a not proven verdict is not fined or imprisoned, and is not subject to double jeopardy. The real effect of a not proven verdict is stigma for the acquitted person. The verdict can tarnish a person's reputation, as when socialite Madeleine Smith was charged with murder in nineteenth century Glasgow but acquitted with a not proven verdict."

If the Casino subsequently provided you with sufficient evidence to convince you that it was a totally innocent mistake, eg access to previous logs etc, then you could remove them.

This would at least put the onus on them to do more than they have done so far to reply to customers realistic concerns. It would be in their own hands.

Mitch

 

[kengam]

So let me get this straight. I have received 4 negative reputation marks from Spearmaster and 4 negative reputation marks from Casinomeister. They were all given due to this thread. What kind of forum are you running here? I speak my mind and because you both do not agree then you try to tarnish my reputation. That is real classy.

Many posters here know me well enough to know that I do not deserve negative reputation points. I have been an avid poster on many forums for many years. I post with extensive experiences in online game play, including dispute resolution. I was an original Online Players Association board member, back when we were honorable. I have helped many players over the years collect from bad eggs. I have helped spread the word (many times YOUR word) when a casino has turned rogue and have done my part in trying to keep players' money safe.

Spearmaster has treated me as badly as he was treated. You have stood in the dark and remained relatively silent. I am sorry that he chose to defend this group. I truly believe that if lawnet didn't expose them with this thread then English Harbour would still be cheating players. You may or may not believe that, but your membership sure does.

 

[henryVIII]

Just because you feel that they did it deliberately doesn't mean that it's so. Quit being so hysterical.

Its not just kengam though. It is the overwhelming majority of neutral people on the forum. A poll here had something like only 6 out of 64 people thought EH had simply made an error.

So, in purely factual terms, I dont think such insinuations that posters like kengam are deranged or hysterical really holds up.

On the contrary, his opinion would appear to be one of the overwhelming majority.

 

[spearmaster]

So let me get this straight. I have received 4 negative reputation marks from Spearmaster and 4 negative reputation marks from Casinomeister. They were all given due to this thread. What kind of forum are you running here? I speak my mind and because you both do not agree then you try to tarnish my reputation. That is real classy.

What a load of shit. You had the right to give me negative rep just as much as I have to give you negative rep for posts I disapprove of. So does everyone else. Talk about trying to tarnish one's reputation - you, sir, are full of it.

Many posters here know me well enough to know that I do not deserve negative reputation points. I have been an avid poster on many forums for many years. I post with extensive experiences in online game play, including dispute resolution. I was an original Online Players Association board member, back when we were honorable. I have helped many players over the years collect from bad eggs. I have helped spread the word (many times YOUR word) when a casino has turned rogue and have done my part in trying to keep players' money safe.

Then let said posters give you positive reputation points. As for original OPA member when it was reputable.... just because the OPA was reputable does NOT make you reputable. Helping players? I ain't seen a thing. Yet I sit here and take all sorts of shit from both sides, players and casinos, because I dare to call it as I see it PUBLICLY so that everyone can determine for themselves whether I am reputable or honorable OR NOT.

Spearmaster has treated me as badly as he was treated. You have stood in the dark and remained relatively silent. I am sorry that he chose to defend this group. I truly believe that if lawnet didn't expose them with this thread then English Harbour would still be cheating players. You may or may not believe that, but your membership sure does.

Waaahh! Crybaby. Since when do you speak for "the membership"?

Try speaking for YOURSELF ALONE in the future. And when you do so, back it up with evidence, not this "I know it for a fact" BS.

 

[spearmaster]

On the contrary, his opinion would appear to be one of the overwhelming majority.

It's called hysteria - the world is coming to an end... the Martians are invading... blah blah blah - without one iota of evidence produced to support his claim that EH were cheating in the PAST.

This is a witch hunt - make no mistake about it. You simply WON'T believe the conclusion because you are sympathetic to people crying wolf.

The issue at hand was dealt with - and my conclusion was that the error was NOT deliberate.

Any other issues - produce some evidence and I will look into it, as I have been saying throughout this thread and others. No evidence? Don't presume to waste my time or anyone else's. What we do is a service for the community at large, voluntarily, for NO CHARGE, for no compensation or even a requirement for thanks. Because it is voluntary and free, I do not think that any of you have the right to make unusual demands on our time - and that is what this amounts to.

I am now done with this thread. I do not have the time or inclination to further deal with unsubstantiated claims.

 

[kengam]

Spearmaster, what is your problem? Why do you continue to act childish? I did not give you negative rep points because I felt you had a right to post how you felt. Just because I don't agree with you doesn't mean I am going to click on a negative mark.


I do not speak for the membership. This poll does, however:


View Poll Results: Is English Harbour guilty of cheating on double up?

I am satisfied with their defense...only a bug 6 9.84%
Cheated in April and most likely cheated before 39 63.93%
Only cheated once, but was caught 3 4.92%
still unsure 13 21.31%

 

[mitch]

Kengam

I do think Spear has expressed himself a little strongly in his last couple of posts.

However, I do know why he is pissed off with you particularly though. It was your fairly constant attacks on his integrity earlier in this thread. I must admit I did go in to give you some negative rep myself because of this but found that the Meister had locked the thread. Since it reopened you have calmed down on this aspect.

Having opinions is one thing, even though, as Spear says, you would hope that such opinions are expressed based on some sort of empirical evidence rather than prejudice or seperate agenda. However, this is a fairly flexible forum and each to his own I suppose.

Questioning members integrity is another issue entirely and should always come with some evidence to back it up.

Mitch

 

[soflat]

The issue at hand was dealt with - and my conclusion was that the error was NOT deliberate.

I thought Casinomeister was still considering it. He just posted that today. The issue is not just about intent, and thankfully it is not closed.

Spearmaster, you did a good job. But you and The Wizard of Odds stopped short (the Wizard stopped WAY short, at least you followed through on what you said you were going to do).

Our last hope is Casinomeister. Please don't start bickering about it again. Not all of us are satisfied with what has happened yet, and nobody is demanding that you do anything further.

 

[kengam]

I sit here and take all sorts of shit from both sides, players and casinos, because I dare to call it as I see it PUBLICLY so that everyone can determine for themselves whether I am reputable or honorable OR NOT.

Don't take everything so personally. Your reputation or honor is not an issue here.

 

[henryVIII]

Last time there was an outburst like those above the thread was closed down.

I am guessing but is this the objective again? Close the thread and it will go away?

 

[henryVIII]

Oh, and guess what ... I have recieved negative rep points from CM and spearmaster. The only two people who have given me negative points (thank you to others for the positive ones). Like I care but ... cant anyone state an opinion which is their own not the site's owner?

Feels like I am at school again.

Id rather discuss the case as it is an extremely serious one.

 

[The Dude]

Last time there was an outburst like those above the thread was closed down.

I am guessing but is this the objective again? Close the thread and it will go away?

HenryVIII - will you please just shut up. Thank you.

So let me get this straight. I have received 4 negative reputation marks from Spearmaster and 4 negative reputation marks from Casinomeister. They were all given due to this thread. What kind of forum are you running here? I speak my mind and because you both do not agree then you try to tarnish my reputation. That is real classy.

Kengam - you receive rep points + and - for whatever you post. I chose two posts that I felt were out of line. Spear nailed you for two postings, and as Mitch admitted he nailed you as well. This is our right as members of the forum. If you have a problem with what I'm stating in the forum, you can nail me all you want. That is your right as well.

Through out this thread you have been aggressive, at times insulting, and yes - acting hysterical. I am willing to accept your rants because I know that you are emotional about this situation, but as soon as you start attacking members personally, I draw the line. There is no reason why this discussion can't be held without flipping out on each other. You act as if we're running the damn casino. Just chill. Thank you.

And that goes for everyone.

 

[The Dude]

Oh, and guess what ... I have recieved negative rep points from CM and spearmaster. The only two people who have given me negative points (thank you to others for the positive ones). Like I care but ... cant anyone state an opinion which is their own not the site's owner?...

The comment that I gave you neg points for was in the Fortune Lounge thread. I felt it was out of line - it had nothing to do with this one. Spearmaster is not the site owner by the way.

 

[kengam]

I apologize to all the members of this forum for getting out of hand with some of these posts. I have issues with English Harbour/Odds ON and had been skeptical about their integrity after losing a lot of dough playing video poker and using the double up feature over the past few years. When my attention was first brought to this thread I was sure that the same was happening to TheLawnet as happened to me and my colleagues. This is what caused me to be angry and post with haste. I am sure that a full audit into this double up game over the past few years would reveal that the game was gaffed early on.

We played the double up extensively as a group and surely our stats alone would put a dent in the overall numbers at this game even if it wasn't happening to everyone. My group concluded that they had caught on to the practice of using double up for advantaged play. We thought it was likely that advantaged gamblers were being targeted directly and a fix was placed into the double up game. All our numbers as far as frequency of royals, 4oak, flush, etc were all within parameters of a fair and random game. Amazingly close to expectation in fact.

The double up stats were a different story altogether. Finding them in use of a gaffed double up game back in April should have been enough to warrant a full investigation and complete audit. I am not at liberty to provide the complete stats of my team. I shouldn't have to. Many of those involved have moved on and some are still very actively involved in advantaged gambling to not want to draw attention to theirselves. The amount lost in this venture was only a fraction of what some are earning today.

I have always respected Spearmaster. I do not think he handled this issue very well, however. I do not understand why he did not push for them to release numbers from year's past. He seemed to be on their defensive side from day one. In my opinion, he gave them a reason to be silent and also gave them a reason for not releasing more information as far as past history of the double up game. I do not think he meant to harm our chances at the truth, but it happened anyway IMO.

As far as reputation points, I do not care that I am in the negative. Spear and Bryan can take away 15 points each time as they have. I tend to think that only looks worse for them. We do not have this power.


Administrators and moderators (Simmo!, Spearmaster, Vortran, and Casinomeister) can give or take away 15 points.

 

[The Dude]

I apologize to all the members of this forum for getting out of hand with some of these posts. I have issues with English Harbour/Odds ON and had been skeptical about their integrity after losing a lot of dough playing video poker and using the double up feature over the past few years. When my attention was first brought to this thread I was sure that the same was happening to TheLawnet as happened to me and my colleagues. This is what caused me to be angry and post with haste. I am sure that a full audit into this double up game over the past few years would reveal that the game was gaffed early on.

We played the double up extensively as a group and surely our stats alone would put a dent in the overall numbers at this game even if it wasn't happening to everyone. My group concluded that they had caught on to the practice of using double up for advantaged play. We thought it was likely that advantaged gamblers were being targeted directly and a fix was placed into the double up game. All our numbers as far as frequency of royals, 4oak, flush, etc were all within parameters of a fair and random game. Amazingly close to expectation in fact.

The double up stats were a different story altogether. Finding them in use of a gaffed double up game back in April should have been enough to warrant a full investigation and complete audit. I am not at liberty to provide the complete stats of my team. I shouldn't have to. Many of those involved have moved on and some are still very actively involved in advantaged gambling to not want to draw attention to theirselves. The amount lost in this venture was only a fraction of what some are earning today.

I have always respected Spearmaster. I do not think he handled this issue very well, however. I do not understand why he did not push for them to release numbers from year's past. He seemed to be on their defensive side from day one. In my opinion, he gave them a reason to be silent and also gave them a reason for not releasing more information as far as past history of the double up game. I do not think he meant to harm our chances at the truth, but it happened anyway IMO.

As far as reputation points, I do not care that I am in the negative. Spear and Bryan can take away 15 points each time as they have. I tend to think that only looks worse for them. We do not have this power.


Administrators and moderators (Simmo!, Spearmaster, Vortran, and Casinomeister) can give or take away 15 points.

Thanks Kengam. I think that was the first posting in a while that I could read through without getting riled up

I understand your frustration with the previous years, but this wasn't what the issue at hand was. We were looking at specifically what had happened at the beginning of this thread.

As for the rep points thing. The mods have a power of 15 so that it can't be abused. Rep points are calculated by how long you've been a member, how often you post, how many rep points others give you etc. etc. Oldtimers have way more power than others. If I didn't set mine at 15, it would be 80 something, Spear's is 22 if he wasn't a moderator, Jetset's is 58, etc. There is more info here on this:
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[mitch]

As far as reputation points, I do not care that I am in the negative. Spear and Bryan can take away 15 points each time as they have. I tend to think that only looks worse for them. We do not have this power.


Administrators and moderators (Simmo!, Spearmaster, Vortran, and Casinomeister) can give or take away 15 points.

Your wrong here Kengam, a lot of members do have this power and to a much greater extent than Spear, Meister et al.

Better not get on the wrong side of Jetset for instance -58 if you do.

Mitch

(EDIT.......Just seen that Bryan posted above whilst I was writing this.)

 

[Slotster!]

Better not get on the wrong side of Jetset for instance -58 if you do.

How does that work then?

I've always said Jetset was a GREAT bloke! Salt of the earth! Lovely lovely chap!

 

[kengam]

I understand your frustration with the previous years, but this wasn't what the issue at hand was. We were looking at specifically what had happened at the beginning of this thread.

I think it is very much related to the issue at the beginning of this thread. I do not see how anyone can think it isn't relevant. In order to prove it was an honest mistake EH first must prove that it only happened in April like they said. How are we to know that this honest mistake didn't occur in the past? Why would you take their word for it? If we took their original word then the bug still would be uindiscovered.

 

[Linus]

Bloke - nice post, sir. You said it better than I could.

CM - I do not believe that they deliberately cheated, and I still think they should be rogued:

• Their quality control is non-existant or so poor that it allowed unfinished, untested and faulty code to make it to their production system
• This code persisted for two weeks without being picked up
• Their initial statement on the matter was patently false
• They have refused to respond to numerous requests from numerous people (not just the zealots like kengam) to make further comment and/or release further logs

I believe that other groups have been rogued for less - for example Grand Prive. I would play at Grand Prive 1000 times over before I played here again. I simply cannot conceive of such dire technical processes being allowed at a major casino group. I worked in both coding and quality assurance for some years, and a cock-up of this magnitude would have had vast repercussions for my company. I do not think it is right for EH to get away so lightly.

Personally I feel that they should be rogued, and anything less than Not Recommended is a travesty.

I just want to re-iterate that I DO NOT think they cheated, and that I feel the above based purely on their farsical approach to quality control; as you say, a casino is a serious business. They have made an unforgivable mistake which highlights their disinterest in producing a quality product, and they must be punished for it.

 

[Linus]

Kengam - I looked up "Online Player's Association." It looked like any other banner farm, to me. Are you saying they were legit at one time?

 

[The Dude]

Kengam - I looked up "Online Player's Association." It looked like any other banner farm, to me. Are you saying they were legit at one time?

Some threads/links to check out:
https://www.casinomeister.com/forums/threads/about-online-players-association.7458/

https://casinomeister.com/static/newsletter/2003/10january2003.html

 

[suzecat]

How does that work then?

I've always said Jetset was a GREAT bloke! Salt of the earth! Lovely lovely chap!

Seconded!

 

[henryVIII]

Anyway, meanwhile, a casino with cheating software and false audit claims continues to roll on ...

 

[suzecat]

Anyway, meanwhile, a casino with cheating software and false audit claims continues to roll on ...

IMO the effect of these events on EH's bottom line (which history suggests will not be made public) is a good result and one that is satisfactory. I can feel the dissent as I type and since we can't cyber draw/quarter or tar/feather, we are left to vote for/against EH with our feet -- same as any other software developer/provider.