Brian Hastings in the $4 million session that he won playing against Islidur1 admitted to sharing extensive hand histories with members of Team CardRunners.
But according to an observation made by a savvy twoplustwo member, “HogMajor”, this method seems to violate the Full Tilt Poker terms and conditions:
“Shared hand history databases and “data mining” software, including subscription services and the exchange of personal databases:

“The use of shared hand histories provides detailed information on opponents a player has little or no personal experience playing against, and is deemed to be an unfair advantage. Violating this policy is subject to the maximum penalties for prohibited software use.

“Players are not permitted to use the hand histories for hands that they have not personally participated in. Software designed to collect hand history information from games that the player did not participate in is prohibited. Some specific examples include: community shared hand histories and exchanging hand histories with a friend”.

At this moment it is not sure what the consequences of Hastings’s actions may be. If Full Tilt decides to apply its terms and conditions, with millions of dollars involved, it is possible that a legal action to take place.

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