FAQ
Is online poker rigged?
Short answer: Licensed poker rooms use independently tested RNGs and have no incentive to manipulate hands — their revenue comes from rake, not from players losing to the house.
Detailed explanation
Unlike a casino game, a poker room isn't playing against you — it collects rake from the pot regardless of who wins, so it has no direct financial incentive to manipulate individual hands. Licensed rooms use RNGs certified by independent testing labs to shuffle and deal. What players often mistake for 'rigging' is usually the natural variance of the game: online play sees far more hands per hour than live poker, so statistically unlikely runs of cards happen more often and more visibly. That said, licensing quality still matters — a room regulated by a recognized authority is held to stricter standards than an unregulated one.