Cheaters Caught at Spin and Gos, Big Refunds Hit PokerStars Player Accounts
Key Takeaways
  • While such refunds are fairly common in online poker, the amounts returned—with one player reportedly receiving almost $1000—has raised eyebrows, suggesting a large shutdown of a possible collusion or cheating ring.
  • PokerStars, along with other operators, regularly catch cheaters at the poker tables. Depending on the infraction, funds may be distributed back to affected players as compensation.

Online poker players have reported to have received significant reimbursements from PokerStars following the closure of accounts suspected of cheating.