.players decided to investigate the matter themselves after managers and regulators did not respond to their complaints. "No one would listen to us," said Serge Ravitch, a 28-year-old lawyer-turned-poker pro who played a key detective role.


.the Kahnawake declined to name the cheater or turn his name over to prosecutors.
(this is REAL theft from a casino, not some 3 cup scam)

.There was a real arrogance and vindictiveness

.But when he complained to AbsolutePoker, Witteles said, "I got a different story every time."

."an internal security breach that compromised our systems for a LIMITED period of time."


.Players continued to attack AbsolutePoker in online forums, complaining that they could not get answers to their questions

.many Internet gambling sites operate in a shadowy world of little regulation and even less enforcement

.Often, owners hide behind multiple layers

.The company's statement did not detail how the breach occurred, how many players were cheated

.questions about the honesty and security of a freewheeling industry

.increasing pressure on AbsolutePoker's management and the Kahnawake Gaming Commission to address the cheating.(incls independant auditing)