RTA (Real-Time Assistance) refers to software that provides real-time decision-making assistance to online poker players. These tools suggest the optimal action for every situation, giving users an unfair advantage over those playing unaided.
While solvers are widely accepted for post-game analysis, RTA operates during live gameplay, essentially turning a player into a near-perfect decision-maker, making it one of the most heavily banned practices in online poker.
One of the most high-profile RTA scandals involved high-stakes player Fedor Kruse, who was accused of using a second computer to consult pre-solved poker scenarios in real-time. His former roommates exposed him, providing screenshots and chat logs as evidence.
The scandal forced GGPoker to ban 40 accounts linked to RTA use and issue warnings to another 40 high-stakes players.
Online poker platforms have introduced strict countermeasures against RTA:
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