[bmxreed36]

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these independant tests dont test if its "rigged." they only test to see if the outcomes generated by the random number generator are distributed appropriately. so in theory, pokerstars' random number generator could pass test, while they could still rig the cards on particular hands. for the record, i dont think this is happening.

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I do think that it is happenning. The number generator is random, but as you just said they could rig cards on particular hands. For instance, giving someone 4 of a kind and someone else a straight flush. They know that both parties will bet heavy and GUESS WHAT? that means that the bigger the bet, the more rake they take. It makes perfect sense. However, it is random in the sense that you have an equal chance of coming out the winner or the loser in such a situation, but it is still technically "rigged."

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There is a max rake on every hand. For example, if you look at a 30/60 limit game on Stars, the rake is the same whether the pot is $1000 or $135. With all the money these sites make every day, I find it hard to believe they will go out of their way every once in a while to rig a hand in order to get 50 cents more rake.