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  1. Bawse

    Database Design for Poker Hands: What’s the Most Efficient Structure?

    Storing every hand, action, and replay data efficiently is non-trivial at scale. Would you use event sourcing, relational tables, or a hybrid approach?
  2. Bawse

    Real-Time Chat + Gameplay: How Do You Moderate Toxicity Without Killing Interaction?

    Poker chat is part of the experience, but moderation is a nightmare. What’s the best balance between automation (filters/AI) and human moderation?
  3. Bawse

    How Would You Design a Scalable Tournament System Like PokerStars?

    Multi-table tournaments require dynamic balancing, table breaking, and seat reassignment. What’s the cleanest way to architect that system without breaking gameplay flow?
  4. Bawse

    Game State Sync Issues in Real-Time Poker: How Do You Handle Desync?

    In fast-paced multiplayer games, even small latency differences can cause serious issues in pot calculations or action timing. What’s the best architecture to ensure all clients stay perfectly in sync?
  5. Bawse

    Building a Fair RNG: Do You Trust Open Source or Certified RNG Providers?

    Some platforms use third-party certified RNGs, while others build their own and get them audited. If you were launching a site, would you rely on external certification or design and prove your own system?
  6. Bawse

    How Do Poker Sites Prevent Collusion and Bot Rings?

    Beyond basic detection algorithms, what actual systems can reliably detect collusion or bot networks in cash games and tournaments without constantly flagging false positives?
  7. Bawse

    Best Tech Stack for a Real-Time Multiplayer Poker Platform in 2026

    If you were starting a poker site from scratch today, would you still go with Node.js + WebSockets, or are there better options like Go, Rust, or even Elixir for handling real-time game states?
  8. Bawse

    What’s the Hardest Part of Building a Poker Site: RNG, Security, or Scaling?

    When people think about building an online poker platform, they usually focus on the game logic, but I think RNG integrity, anti-cheat systems, and scaling for traffic spikes are where things really get complicated. What do you think is the biggest technical bottleneck?
  9. Bawse

    Security and Anti-Cheating Tools in Online Poker

    What security measures should every poker site implement to protect players and maintain game integrity?
  10. Bawse

    What Would Your Dream Poker Platform Look Like?

    If you had an unlimited budget to build a poker site, what features, games, promotions, and community tools would you include?
  11. Bawse

    Who's the most overrated fighter on the current UFC roster?

    Ilia Topuria is the most overrated fighter on the UFC roster. While I do like him because he delivers exciting knockouts, I don’t think he’s faced anyone who has truly been a major threat to him. I think his next fight with Gaethje will be a war, and it will tell us a lot.
  12. Bawse

    Best poker books that changed your game?

    Honestly, I’ve never read a single poker book, but I’ve always heard good things about Doyle Brunson’s Super System. It was recommended to me a few times in the past. I actually played on Doyle’s Room before it became ACR.
  13. Bawse

    Jake Paul’s Impact on Boxing and MMA: Legitimate Disruption or Just Hype?

    Jake Paul has gone from YouTuber to one of the most talked-about figures in combat sports, drawing massive attention to boxing while also sparking debate about credibility, matchmaking, and entertainment value. Has he actually helped boxing and MMA by bringing in new audiences, bigger paydays...
  14. Bawse

    Dana White’s Best and Worst Business Decisions in the UFC

    What are Dana White’s smartest moves as UFC president (signings, events, promotions), and what are his biggest mistakes that people don’t talk about enough?
  15. Bawse

    Has Dana White Changed the UFC for Better or Worse?

    From fighter pay to matchmaking style and media presence, Dana White has shaped the UFC in a huge way. Do you think his influence has been mostly positive for fighters and fans, or are there major downsides that get overlooked?
  16. Bawse

    What Will Happen to Poker Strategy When Everyone Uses Solvers?

    I’m not too worried about players who use solvers; if anything, it can make them more bluffable. I often reference this Phil Hellmuth and Jungleman video whenever GTO solver discussions come up:
  17. Bawse

    Is AI Changing Poker Training Too Fast to Keep Up?

    With AI-driven tools and solvers improving rapidly, poker study is evolving fast. Do you think modern training tools are making the game harder to keep up with, or just leveling the playing field?
  18. Bawse

    How Much Does It Really Cost to Launch an Online Poker Room?

    We’ve had a lot of private conversations about this. If I were in a position where the finances made sense, I’d be all over starting an online poker room. It’s more than just funding though, a reliable software solution is a must. I just wish it didn’t take so long to build a poker site from...
  19. Bawse

    GTO vs Exploitative Training: What Should Beginners Focus On First?

    With so many tools pushing GTO strategies, beginners can get lost quickly. Should new players focus on learning solver outputs early, or build exploitative fundamentals first?
  20. Bawse

    Biggest Mistake Players Make When Using Poker Software

    A lot of players buy training tools but don’t really improve. In your opinion, what’s the biggest mistake people make when using poker software (wrong focus, lack of structure, over-reliance, etc.)?

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