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Every single short stack game is 100% solvable and the game type that is the most susceptible to real time software and botting. They should definitely not have any sort of HU SNGs or Spins. That's simply asking for trouble.

The equilibrium strategies for bounty SNGs can't be computed on the current retail hardware, though those for HU and winner-take-all spins definitely can. (RIP, Party's bounty SNG Hero

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12-07-2018 , 05:52 PM

#2927

partywme

adept

Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 957

Last night was the first beta session I’ve been able to play. Just wanted to say congrats to Phil and his team on creating a really nice poker site. The design is really nice and almost everything runs really smooth.

The only thing I noticed was the lack of time you was given to see opponents hand at showdown. Support did say they was aware of the showdown problem and are working on fixing it.

12-10-2018 , 01:53 PM

#2928

Maroel

journeyman

Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 209

Will run it once have bitcoin tables? That would be awesome

12-10-2018 , 01:58 PM

#2929

+VLFBERH+T

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 657

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maroel

Will run it once have bitcoin tables? That would be awesome

So I don't bet 1$ but 0.00029 BTC

12-10-2018 , 02:08 PM

#2930

alberthofmann

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 668

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maroel

Will run it once have bitcoin tables? That would be awesome

If i rember correctly in the last podcast with joey PG said yes, u should watch that pod, main topic is obv runitoncepoker

12-10-2018 , 02:22 PM

#2931

Phil Galfond

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,688

Quote:

Originally Posted by alberthofmann

If i rember correctly in the last podcast with joey PG said yes, u should watch that pod, main topic is obv runitoncepoker

Agreed that you should all watch the pod with Joey - it was a good one!

But, I can answer this. We're going to have BTC deposit/withdrawal options (likely at or soon after launch), but there won't be BTC tables. All games are played in €.

12-10-2018 , 02:25 PM

#2932

Phil Galfond

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,688

Quote:

Originally Posted by partywme

Thank you, and thanks for being a part of it! We do have a long list of desired improvements, with the showdown speed you mentioned being towards the top. We'll keep improving what we can, both pre and post-launch.

Glad to hear it felt great to you despite the known issues!

12-10-2018 , 02:39 PM

#2933

Husker

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 12,878

Haven't really kept up to speed with things but I couldn't deposit for the first beta test and haven't bothered trying since. Was there a problem with this and has it been fixed yet?

12-10-2018 , 04:19 PM

#2934

JossoDee

journeyman

Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 231

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husker

Haven't really kept up to speed with things but I couldn't deposit for the first beta test and haven't bothered trying since. Was there a problem with this and has it been fixed yet?

I had no issues depositing via Skrill today. I'm in UK

12-10-2018 , 04:19 PM

#2935

Phil Galfond

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,688

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husker

Haven't really kept up to speed with things but I couldn't deposit for the first beta test and haven't bothered trying since. Was there a problem with this and has it been fixed yet?

Hey, Husker. It's hard for me to know without knowing exactly what went wrong. There have been improvements and fixes made since our first test, but the best way to find out if it'll work for you now is either to try again in our cashier or to email support.

I hope we'll be able to accommodate and get you testing tomorrow!

12-10-2018 , 04:22 PM

#2936

Husker

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 12,878

I'll give it another try tomorrow.

12-10-2018 , 07:59 PM

#2937

PTLou

JellyBean

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,516

thought I had posted this in this thead but accidentally posted in beta thread. xposting here

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTLou

does anyone know if RIO accepts players from any unregulated country where Stars does NOT accept players?

Quote:

Originally Posted by anuj22

As per RIO's t&c:

“Games for real money shall only be available to players residing (and physically located) in a jurisdiction which does not prohibit the offering of such games by persons licensed in Malta.”

Players residing in the following full list of countries cannot participate in any real money games or create an account on RIO poker: Afghanistan, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany (State of Schleswig-Holstein), Greece, Guyana, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Syria, Uganda, United States of America, Vanuatu, Yemen.

More details here: https://pokerfuse.com/online-poker-i...-phil-galfond/

So I guess - Bangladesh, Colombia, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa and many other African and Middle Eastern countries.

PokerStars list of Prohibited jurisdictions(https://www.pokerstars.com/poker/pro...jurisdictions/)

The following countries and territories are blocked from real money activity:

Afghanistan
American Samoa
Australia
Bangladesh
Colombia
Egypt
Holy See (Vatican City)
Hong Kong
Jordan
Kenya
Kingdom of Bahrain
Kuwait
Malaysia
Mozambique
Nigeria
Northern Marianas Islands
Palestinian Territories
Pakistan
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Rwanda
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Slovenia
Tanzania
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
USA (excluding the State of New Jersey)
U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
The following countries and territories are blocked from real money and freemium activity:

Cuba
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Libya
Myanmar (Burma)
North Korea
Singapore
South Africa
Sudan
Syria
Telangana, Gujarat, and Nagaland (States in India)
Washington (State in the USA)
Yemen
Zimbabwe

12-10-2018 , 08:09 PM

#2938

PTLou

JellyBean

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,516

thanks anuj very helpful.

What about China? I googled. can I play on Pokerstars in China, and did not get a clear answer. Seems like Central govt did some sort of crackdown recently.

What about India? I googled that as well it looks like Stars shut down .com site and instead offered a ring fenced .in site there

I assume since China and India are not on RIO exclusion list, you are accepting bets from there on a your .com site.

12-10-2018 , 08:22 PM

#2939

Phil Galfond

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 4,688

Quote:

Originally Posted by Husker

I'll give it another try tomorrow.

PM'd. Let me know if I can help.

12-10-2018 , 09:28 PM

#2940

delfins

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 388

There is decent chance that they are looking into .es/.it/.pt market. (Some beta files suggest it).

Last edited by delfins; 12-10-2018 at 09:55 PM.

12-11-2018 , 02:38 AM

#2941

WhySoPartyous

grinder

Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 401

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adjusted

Beta testing will start on Dec. 6th. I've been selected for beta testing(sick brag).

I managed to get the invite.

Just saw the reg email, says will be running 1800-2100 CET tomorrow.
Which is 10am-1pm MST my local time

Can't play during a work day :kicks puppy:

12-11-2018 , 09:56 AM

#2942

White_Gatsby

banned

Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 1,232

When do we expect a fully up and running site?

And when is the flippening????

12-11-2018 , 11:34 AM

#2943

JAF000

journeyman

Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 343

Quote:

Originally Posted by White_Gatsby

When do we expect a fully up and running site?

No solid indication just yet but there is another beta test in a couple of hours. This is the second one in a week. The fact that the frequency is increasing may support the idea that things are moving along...

12-11-2018 , 12:46 PM

#2944

anuj22

veteran

Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 2,170

Quote:

Originally Posted by PTLou

You're welcome!

Yes, players from China can play on both PokerStars and Run It Once.

You're right about Stars shutting down .com for Indians and we now have a ring fenced .IN site here :/

RIO is accepting Indian players as well thankfully!!!

12-11-2018 , 01:25 PM

#2945

Slugant

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,128

Quote:

Originally Posted by +VLFBERH+T

So I don't bet 1$ but 0.00029 BTC

hidden brag

12-11-2018 , 03:25 PM

#2946

PTLou

JellyBean

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,516

Quote:

Originally Posted by anuj22

You're welcome!

Yes, players from China can play on both PokerStars and Run It Once.

Interesting. I assumed Beijing recent moves on social poker would have made Stars change their stance there. You all are private. vs public like Stars Much simplified regulatory tree for RIO.

But given that, I am surprised NJ regulators have not made China (and other countries where Stars might operate right on the line of legality) an issue with their gaming license.

Quote:

You're right about Stars shutting down .com for Indians and we now have a ring fenced .IN site here :/

RIO is accepting Indian players as well thankfully!!!

So you all will have both a .com and a ringed .in site operating in India.

12-11-2018 , 04:50 PM

#2947

+VLFBERH+T

grinder

Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 657

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gzesh

While the term Rio is part of MANY trademarks, including one for adult sex toys, its discussed use in connection with offering online poker is far from bulletproof.

"YOLO Poker" might do just fine

12-11-2018 , 05:06 PM

#2948

SirDehi

centurion

Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 183

yolo meta

12-11-2018 , 06:18 PM

#2949

PTLou

JellyBean

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,516

one more quick question about above regarding US regulatory (Gzesch? or others)

If a jurisdiction (Say NV, CA or really anywhere) has or was about to have regulated for money poker AND for whatever reason powerful lobby in that state wanted to keep Stars out, could they not use the fact that Stars is still operating in grey markets be enough of a reason to get them excluded ?

It seems the Stars has served enough in time out corner for previous bad actor stuff in US and although that worked in the past, not sure would have as much teeth as reason for exclusion in 2019 and beyond.