Evaluating the impact of anonymous tables in the world of online poker
Kekäläinen, Pyry (2016)
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Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016120919670
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016120919670
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The aim of this thesis is to evaluate the impact of anonymity in a poker table from various viewpoints and to form a comprehensive, up to date information framework about the topic.
Online poker is now in a state where it is absolutely necessary to make changes to the current poker economy by setting enhanced focus on the net depositing player. Whilst the transition has been going on since 2009, some networks have been slower to react than others. Seven years later, networks are still making changes, trying to create a sustainable ecosystem for online poker. Anonymous tables are the very first upfront product of the transition and there is need for further research on the topic.
The subject was initially requested by a company which operates in the gambling and casino industry. Essentially, the thesis aims to benefit the client company by evaluating how the anonymous tables have impacted the nature of online poker. Ultimately, the thesis is trying to assess if the future of online poker lies in anonymous gaming.
A similar study was conducted by Microgaming poker network in late 2014. In this thesis, however, the main focus is set on different areas while utilizing the earlier study as a part of the theoretical framework. Other research data is acquired from various online sources. Due to lack of accessible resources, the final outcomes and conclusion of this thesis should be considered more as validated opinions rather than concrete facts. Therefore, it needs to be emphasized that this thesis is not a scientific study.
Anonymity brings players closer to the pure poker experience where the role of tells, reads and psychology are emphasized. It eliminates the impact of heads-up displays and targeting of weaker players. However, anonymity creates issues with player identities and threatens the future of sustainable poker in a different way. Moreover, anonymous tables provide an auspicious environment for cheaters and raises questions in terms of security.
Ultimately, the anonymous tables are not necessarily the best solution while trying to create a sustainable ecosystem for online poker but it has been an important trendsetter, inspiring networks to take action and create new alternative solutions
Online poker is now in a state where it is absolutely necessary to make changes to the current poker economy by setting enhanced focus on the net depositing player. Whilst the transition has been going on since 2009, some networks have been slower to react than others. Seven years later, networks are still making changes, trying to create a sustainable ecosystem for online poker. Anonymous tables are the very first upfront product of the transition and there is need for further research on the topic.
The subject was initially requested by a company which operates in the gambling and casino industry. Essentially, the thesis aims to benefit the client company by evaluating how the anonymous tables have impacted the nature of online poker. Ultimately, the thesis is trying to assess if the future of online poker lies in anonymous gaming.
A similar study was conducted by Microgaming poker network in late 2014. In this thesis, however, the main focus is set on different areas while utilizing the earlier study as a part of the theoretical framework. Other research data is acquired from various online sources. Due to lack of accessible resources, the final outcomes and conclusion of this thesis should be considered more as validated opinions rather than concrete facts. Therefore, it needs to be emphasized that this thesis is not a scientific study.
Anonymity brings players closer to the pure poker experience where the role of tells, reads and psychology are emphasized. It eliminates the impact of heads-up displays and targeting of weaker players. However, anonymity creates issues with player identities and threatens the future of sustainable poker in a different way. Moreover, anonymous tables provide an auspicious environment for cheaters and raises questions in terms of security.
Ultimately, the anonymous tables are not necessarily the best solution while trying to create a sustainable ecosystem for online poker but it has been an important trendsetter, inspiring networks to take action and create new alternative solutions