The goal of this site is to explore some of the technologies that allow online poker to operate smoothly and securely.

Topics Covered:

  • Random Number Generators (RNG) - RNGs are one of the most important functions of online poker software. The RNG helps to decide what cards are dealt. A faulty or predictable RNG can be the ruin of an online poker site.

  • Encryption Algorithms - while most of the important data, such as hole cards of other players and personal data, are maintained on the server side, encryption still remains an important aspect of online poker.

  • Cheater Detection - it is important for online poker companies to be able to detect and terminate cheaters. Cheaters ruin the game for everyone else and can cause online poker sites to lose legitimate customers if cheating becomes common.

  • Security - from making sure initial downloads are not illegally modified to ensuring the safety and security of their servers.

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