link: http://bit.ly/blockchain-poker
About
Blockchain Poker was built to be a fun, easy way to help get more people using Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Bitcoin SV (BSV)!
Our goal with this project is to help grow the cryptocurrency community & ecosystem by showing people what is possible with true 21st century money.
A little about Blockchain Poker:
Instantly jump into a single-table No-Limit Texas Hold'em cash game, playing for real bitcoins!
There are no sign-ups, which means players can remain anonymous.
New players are automatically awarded free satoshis to play with, allowing anyone to jump in and play (even if they don't have any).
Agressive rake caps and rakeback give players even more opportunity to build up their bankroll.
Each chip is worth one satoshi (1/100,000,000 of a bitcoin).
Players can choose to play with either Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), or Bitcoin SV (BSV).
Changelog
February 2019
Added support for single-table sit-n-gos.
Updated lobby to show all tables across all currencies.
Added native support for Bitcoin SV.
January 2019
Misc performance improvements.
December 2018
Misc performance improvements.
November 2018
Improved performance and scaling to support hundreds of players at the same time.
October 2018
Improved Chat UI.
Removed Shapeshift Shifty Button.
September 2018
Misc performance improvements.
August 2018
Implemented time banks.
Added new SFX.
Enabled creation of tables with names that existed previously.
July 2018
Updated faucet UI to be easier to use and locate for new players.
Switched default currency to Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
Reduced minimum withdrawal amount to 100,000 satoshis.
Improved layout of betting controls.
Added multilingual support on both player names and chat.
Added basic support for emojis in chat.
Added 'R' hotkey for reveal.
Updated app icon.
June 2018
Improved responsiveness of table action buttons.
Updated deposits to be available immediately on Bitcoin Cash (BCH).
Updated UI to show new deposits much quicker.
Misc UI layout improvements.
Misc table log visual improvements.
Improved ordering of tables in the 'Find Tables' dialog.
May 2018
Decreased wait time between rounds and during showdown.
April 2018
Added native support for Bitcoin Cash.
Implemented remembering of current browser session and logout option.
Adjusted rakeback rewards, adding a new 50% rakeback reward tier.
Misc UI layout improvements.
Introduced Terms of Service.
Improved bet slider responsiveness.
March 2018
Improved bet modifiers.
Misc stability improvements.
February 2018
Misc stability improvements.
January 2018
Added leaderboards.
December 2017
Misc stability improvements.
November 2017
Misc stability & performance improvements.
Implemented username/password logins.
Added keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys).
Added 'Bank' theme.
October 2017
Misc stability improvements.
September 2017
Misc stability improvements.
Reduced minimum buy in on 1/2 table from 100 to 50.
Add option to play private (password-protected) games.
August 2017
Improved bet slider.
Misc stability improvements.
July 2017
Added automatic remembering of last login session w/ warning message.
Added option to view all deposits and withdrawals.
June 2017
Updated Affiliates dialog to show how many affiliated users you have.
Added on-page table information.
Added option to hide/show table history log text & chat.
Changed colour of dealer button.
May 2017
Introduced further performance improvements.
Added social media sharing.
Added support for fiat deposits via Paxful.
Added hand replayer.
Implemented 'ratholing' prevention.
April 2017
Added affiliates.
Added multi-tabling.
Updated hole cards to be visible after folding.
Added option to 'top up' chip stack without standing up.
Improved duration of hand-end / showdown.
Implemented rakeback & rakeback rewards.
Introduced new (lower) rake schedule.
March 2017
Added option to reveal hole cards at showdown.
Implemented scrollable chat / table log.
Final polish of core application & launch of Blockchain Poker BETA.
Decreased player action timeout (to speed up gameplay).
Introduced rake caps.
Added experience & leveling system.
Implemented 'check-fold', 'call-current', 'call-any' action buttons.
Added community cards to table history log.
Implemented custom bet modifiers.
Removed profanity filter on chat.
Updated to allow players to 'stand' immediately when not in a hand.
February 2017
Misc stability improvements.
Further UI layout improvements on mobile.
Misc visual tweaks.
January 2017
Introduced further stability improvements.
Added 'Gold' theme.
Improved UI layout on mobile.
Updated bet slider to make selecting smaller amounts easier.
Implemented basic multi-account handling.
December 2016
Introduced major stability improvements.
Added better support for larger pots/bets (1,000+ chips).
November 2016
Increased game speed by 200%.
Added support for alternative cryptocurrency deposits via Shapeshift.
Reduced withdrawal fee and minimum withdrawal amount.
October 2016
Launched Blockchain Poker on Mainnet.
September 2016
Implemented robust disconnect handling.
August 2016
Implemented 4-colour deck.
Added basic text chat.
July 2016
Launched Blockchain Poker on Testnet.
Roadmap
Q1 2019
Implement dead SB/dealer.
Add multi-table tournaments.
Implement BB-to-play requirement.
Implement automatic opening of log/chat slide-out based on last session.
Show 'YOU' on the weekly leaderboards even when not in the top 10.
Add viewable site-wide gameplay statistics.
Q2 2019
Add option to create tables with fewer seats.
Allow creation of "high reputation only" tables (multi-accounting mitigation).
Add option to prepare bets before it's your turn.
Add 'SHARE' button to hand replayer.
Basic Memo protocol support.
Add option to mute/block other players.
Implement simple admin-to-user message system.
Implement basic abuse detection via machine learning.
Q3 2019
Implement display of current total pot size.
Allow players to transfer chips directly to friends (outside of play).
Implement provably fair deck shuffling.
Implement viewable player (visualized) statistics.
Add option to limit table talk at the table level.
Implement player notes.
Q4 2019
Add option to export hand history.
Add 'quick' game speed table option.
Advanced Memo protocol support.
Add option to 'report' other players.
Add support for account recovery via email.
Add support for 2-factor authentication.
H1 2020
Support displaying chips in different currencies (USD, CAD, bits, etc).
Add 'navigation helper' to help new users find various UI components.
Allow players to optionally maintain control of their own wallet.
Add option to play 'home' games (multiple players in the same home/location).
Update deposit addresses to be one-time-use.
Allow theme customization.
Add additional game varients (Limit Hold'em, PLO, etc).
H2 2020
Implement table waitlists.
Add reserved table seating.
Add achievements & unlockables.
Question and answers
Q: What is Blockchain Poker?
A: Blockchain Poker is the easiest way to play Poker instantly, anonymously, and with real bitcoins. Its the first poker site to actually give out free bitcoins just for sitting down at a table and playing.
Q: I don't have any bitcoins. Can I still play?
A: Yes! New players automatically receive 100 satoshis to play with. If you ever run out, simply click the little icon next to your bankroll balance and your account will be 'topped up' instantly to 100 satoshis -- no strings attached!
Q: Why is the rake so low? What's the catch?
A: Cryptocurrencies allow Blockchain Poker to operate at a much lower cost than is typical, allowing Blockchain Poker to provide new players with free chips and higher stakes players with industry-leading rake and rakeback rewards.
Q: Is Blockchain Poker a dApp?
A: No. There are a few reasons why the hybrid model, of only using blockchains where they actually make the experience better, is ideal. It's easier for new players to jump in and play and allows using currencies on fully-open blockchains, like Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash.
Q: What are each of the chips worth?
A: Each chip is worth one satoshi. There are 100,000,000 satoshis in a bitcoin.
Q: Does Blockchain Poker support multi-table tournaments?
A: Yes! Both sit n go's and scheduled multi-table tournaments are supported.
Q: Where can I report bugs or get assistance?
A: Use the in-app 'FEEDBACK' button (lower left) and provide an email if you need a response. Alternatively, you can contact us at support @ blockchain.poker. Either one will make sure that your issue gets into the ticketing system which someone from the team will be able to then review.
Q: Does Blockchain Poker support other alternative currencies?
A: Blockchain Poker supports Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Bitcoin SV (BSV).
Q: Can I still deposit traditional currencies (USD, CAD, EUR, AUD, etc)?
A: We've partnered with Paxful.com to allow fiat currency deposits. Withdrawals still need to be made to a Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, or Bitcoin SV wallet. There are lots of good resources online for Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Bitcoin SV if you need help converting your chips back into your local currency.
Q: Are players really anonymous?
A: Players are pseudonymous, meaning that Blockchain Poker does not store identifiable information about its players -- this both allows players to retain their privacy and protects players in the event of a data breach.
Q: Why is Bitcoin Cash (BCH) the default currency instead of Bitcoin (BTC)?
A: Bitcoin Cash provides a better and cheaper experience due to its lower network fees and higher reliability. Because of this, deposits are both free and instant when using Bitcoin Cash. The development roadmap also includes a number of upcoming features that are currently only possible on low-fee, reliable blockchains like Bitcoin Cash. Check out BitcoinCash.org to learn more or visit reddit.com/r/btc to join the discussion!
Q: How does Blockchain Poker limit/prevent multi-accounting?
A: By default, tables are limited to one PC per household. This does not, however, cover users who are using VPNs to play. These remaining edge cases will be resolved as we continue working through our development roadmap.
Q: What random number generator does Blockchain Poker use?
A: Blockchain Poker uses OpenSSL's RAND_bytes to generate random numbers from a CSPRNG. Rejection sampling is used to avoid modulo bias while converting the bytes into integers needed for a Fisher-Yates shuffle, which is performed on the deck immediately before each street is dealt.
Q: Is Blockchain Poker provably fair?
A: Implementation of provably fair hands is currently on the development roadmap.
Q: Does Blockchain Poker have rakeback and bonuses?
A: Yes! Players can redeem up to 50% rakeback, with additional bonuses coming soon.
