Intense Disdain Towards Home Automation Devices: Can't Deny It
Getting real with the poker scene, here's the lowdown on shady operators and bot-infested games.
If you've been following the poker world for a hot minute, you've probably heard about the Botfarm Corporation and the underhanded tactics they've been using to deceive players. Six months have passed since our thorough investigation unmasked this corporation, but it seems like the deceit continues.
Players are still finding themselves pit against bots on various sites, often deployed by the very operators who should be keeping the game fair. It's a complete betrayal of trust, turning poker operators into poachers rather than the ones keeping the peace.
When you join a poker site, you trust that you'll be playing against other humans, not bots dressed up as real players. Defrauding customers by passing off bots as real players in a supposedly peer-to-peer environment is an egregious breach of that trust.
As the trust in online poker fades with each cheating scandal, the real issue isn't just bots β it's about honesty and fairness.
Spilling Tea About Xingyun Poker
In the midst of this chaos, there's some fresh news regarding Xingyun Poker, a new poker site that's been popping up left and right. It's been attracting a solid user base almost overnight, with close to a thousand players logging in simultaneously.
The site looks awfully similar to Jack Poker, and it seems to be targeting both Asian and non-Asian customers. It's been active since late 2024, but the exact launch date remains shrouded in mystery.
What's fascinating is that Xingyun Poker seems to have started strong, rivaling the liquidity of long-established brands from day one. It's an astounding success, especially for a site just starting out.
The Launch Series: Deja Vu?
This new site even ran a series of tournaments, dubbed the Launch Series, shortly after opening. The series boasted a jaw-dropping $450,000 in guarantees, just a month after the first one. Talk about going big or going home, right?
One would think that the organizers would remember running that series a month earlier and give it a different name, but nope β they decided to run it again with the same name and guarantees. That's just odd, don't you think? Are all those players flocking to the site everyday really oblivious to this repetition, or is it all a faΓ§ade to lure real depositing players?
Advertising Xingyun Poker
As it turns out, the only sites that seem to be shilling Xingyun Poker are those owned by New World Gaming Ltd. I used to work for one of those sites (PokerWired) from January to September 2024, but it was shut down soon after our investigation into the Botfarm Corporation.
Cryptoour websites, the site that took over, has advertising links to Xingyun Poker, but offers no actual content about the site. However, a promo code page for Xingyun Poker is published on freetips.com, another New World Gaming Ltd-owned site.
Other New World Gaming owned sites, like poker.codes and bonusbets.com, also carry ads for Xingyun Poker.
What's more, there's a micro-site owned by New World Gaming Ltd, with the URL xingyun.poker, that only promotes Xingyun Poker. According to Whois, this URL was registered on December 10th, 2024 β the same micro-site that was previously used to advertise Jack Poker.
This micro-site is accessible in 54 different languages.
Ownership Remains a Mystery
Despite the similarities between Xingyun Poker and Jack Poker, the two sites don't share any liquidity. While Jack Poker does have a license and clearly lists the name of the company that operates it on its site, Xingyun Poker keeps its cards close to its chest and gives nothing away about its licensing or ownership.
Both sites use E5A poker server software, but Xingyun Poker seems to be running an older version compared to Jack Poker.
The Ownership Question for Jack Poker
In case you're wondering, the true identity of the owner of Jack Poker is still under wraps. One of the few follow-up pieces written about our investigation was by Hayley Hintze on poker.org. Jack Poker responded to her request for comment about their ownership, stating:
"We want to make absolutely clear that JackPoker is and never has been owned by Deeplay. Jack Entertainment is a wholly owned private entity with no corporate shareholding."
At the time they responded, the info on Jack-Poker's website footer and terms and conditions listed its owner and operating company as Jack Entertainment NV, registered in Curacao. However, as of early 2025, the information on Jack Poker's footer now lists Jack La International Limitado as its owner and operator, registered in Costa Rica.
The question about who actually owns Jack Poker remains unanswered.
Analytics Package and Poker Bots
Jack Poker did admit to purchasing an analytics package from Deeplay β the company that's allegedly a front for the Botfarm Corporation. The exact contents of this analytics package are unclear, but Deeplay's stated mission is to provide a conducive environment for gamers by employing different strategies to maintain in-game balance. This sounds like a euphemism for bot use, in my opinion.
It's worth noting that Deeplay doesn't fully disclose what their analytics packages include, but their homepage says they use data processing & analytics, artificial intelligence, and distributed systems to help clients build product, grow audiences, and maximize profits.
Everything about this screams "bot use," but who knows? It's our responsibility to stay vigilant and hold these operators accountable for their actions.
The fate of online poker isn't sealed just yet. Despite the decaying trust and the proliferation of bots, there's still a chance that it might survive in some form. But the reality is, it could be on its last legs.
Only time will tell if online poker manages to pull through and continue to thrive. Here's to hoping it does!
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The use of poker bots has become a significant concern in the online poker world, with advanced algorithms capable of beating professional players. While many online poker platforms have measures in place to prevent the use of bots, instances of such activities still occur.
Recent developments in AI technology have contributed to further advancements in bot development, raising concerns about fairness and the long-term viability of online poker.
Investigations into the Botfarm Corporation and the launch of sites like Xingyun Poker continue to shed light on the ongoing issue of bots in online poker. It's crucial that players remain vigilant and that platforms continue to implement robust measures to ensure a fair and enjoyable gaming experience for all.
- Despite the controversies surrounding the Botfarm Corporation and bot-infested games, there's a new player in the scene called Xingyun Poker that's capturing the attention of the poker community.
- Xingyun Poker, which appears similar to Jack Poker, has attracted a sizable player base and rivals established brands in terms of liquidity, but the site's ownership and licensing remain unclear.
- The poker community needs to stay vigilant and watchful as we navigate this uncertain online poker landscape, with the possible presence of poker bots and questionable operators like Xingyun Poker.
