European Poker Tour Bans Solvers In Tournament Area

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After concerns about the use of solvers during the World Series of Poker main event, the EPT has banned their use in the tournament area.

“No use of GTO-solvers/charts or similar anywhere in the whole tournament area at any time, also not for spectators,” PokerStars live event advisor and poker pro Kenny Hallaert said on Twitter.

Additionally, following allegations of high-tech cheating at European casinos, the tour also announced that dealers would now be instructed to slide cards across the table to players.

Solver Use, High-Tech Cheating Targeted

The solver ban comes after their alleged use by main event champion Jonathan Tamayo in between hands at the final table of World Series of Poker. Players reacted to photos posted of the winner consulting a solver being manned by friends on his rail.

Full article: https://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news/29299-european-poker-tour-bans-solvers-in-tournament-area

Do you think more live events will ban solvers going forward? Any other thoughts?