Loss of Internet

capujoss · Dec 21, 2020

It has never happened to me yet, but it is definitely something that I have thought about.

akmost · Dec 21, 2020

Yes I have and it's disgusting!

MattRyder · Dec 21, 2020

Been having trouble lately with my Internet stopping intermittently, including during online poker games. Called my ISP - they did some resetting and had me do a "paper clip" reset of my new modem. So far it seems to have worked - fingers crossed.

okeedokalee · Dec 21, 2020

ACR closes site randomly and I have to reboot it.

alien666dj · Dec 22, 2020

Winning hand + giant pot + internet fell. Have you been through this?

This often happens to me, so I have developed a rule to have some additional source of connection when playing.

Daen27 · Dec 22, 2020

It's spin-go for 0.25
I almost won 1.25 I got a flush and I checked so that he would bet and yes he bet allin and at that time the Internet was cut in, I could not call in the end I lost

kidkarioka · Dec 22, 2020

Daen27 said:
It's spin-go for 0.25
I almost won 1.25 I got a flush and I checked so that he would bet and yes he bet allin and at that time the Internet was cut in, I could not call in the end I lost
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This happened to me also in sit & go. The opposite also benefited me against Russian and Venezuelan players. My fear is being in a big tournament and losing the internet signal due to lack of power or maintenance on the network. It is a hopeless situation. I play on the laptop and in case of loss of the internet signal, I place the signal from my cell phone to the laptop. This can help until the signal returns. Desperate will be if the cell phone credit runs out ...

fundiver199 · Dec 22, 2020

Disconnections are always inconvenient and cost some chips in tournaments. But it is rare, that it happen exactly at a time, where you have a substantial amount of chips invested in a hand without being all in. Not sure I can even recall such a time, and I have played a lot of poker. You can also reduce the risk by not doing silly things like betting 95% of your chips without betting the rest. Once you are all in, you are protected, since you cant be forced to fold.

Raccoony · Dec 22, 2020

It happened to me a few times as well and when it did I would keep losing connection throughout the tournament.

romamirr · Dec 24, 2020

I had a situation when I entered the final table as a chip leader in a major MTT tournament, and the internet connection was turned off. It was still the era of usb modems. At that time, 11 players lagged behind in the tournament. Somehow I managed to take 5th place. And of course the anger was wild, it was not my fault that the Internet disappeared that evening.
There was hope and self-confidence to enter the top 3.

winnie1993 · Dec 24, 2020

I can not say that it often happens with me. mostly one room have some problems with connection. Nice when I have time bank in this situation.

mclay · Dec 24, 2020

It is very disappointing,when the Internet goes out, especially with long passes in tournaments, so I bought a mobile router, it helps a lot, I recommend it to everyone!

Sakisdask · Dec 29, 2020

never happend to me this in Bubble but many times in a very important point in tournament..

mardasenia · Dec 29, 2020

As soon as the connection is lost, nerves rise, especially often on the phone, straight home to the computer!

ringworm · Dec 29, 2020

I have had my connection lost a few times, but luckily not during a moment that cost me any significant cash. I think it's only a matter of time though.

clave7777 · Dec 29, 2020

Good internet in Canada but costly. Never been a problem and shouldnt be this day and age.

StreetPhd · Dec 29, 2020

ataraxyan said:
Hmm, I have lost big pot for the poor internet connection. It had never happened before. I was frustrated. Why this happen especially this significant moment? I almost try to burn my computer. Anyway I think the cause is maybe the site itself, not my computer. Anyway there is no evidence so I just guess the truth. And there's nothing I can do.

Does this happen on poker sites only, or is it a regular issue with your internet provider?
I just thought I'd ask.
Regards,
StreetPhd

guroove · Jun 12, 2026

always have data on your phone for when WIFI has issues you can share hotspot or switch to the mobile App to finish your tournament

anbu210 · Jun 15, 2026

I try to reduce the risk as much as possible before I even register for a tournament.

I prefer playing on a laptop or desktop with a stable, high-speed internet connection rather than on mobile. I also keep a backup connection ready, such as mobile hotspot or a secondary ISP, especially in case of power or modem failures.

I generally avoid playing important tournaments while traveling or from places with unreliable internet.

Disconnections during a big pot or near the bubble are frustrating, but having a solid setup and a backup plan can save a lot of money and stress.

Mwaki · Jun 17, 2026

I always have play with backup if my wifi fails my mobile data kicks in

Gipsystripsy · Jun 17, 2026

I never had a situation where I lost internet during a big tournament. It has happened to me during smaller games, though. Personally, I would never play in a major tournament somewhere where there's a risk of losing the connection. The best thing you can do is prepare a backup, such as mobile internet, or play from a public place with a stable connection.

bowserdon · Jun 17, 2026

Dont play high stakes over the internet

Vallet · Jul 17, 2026

Losing internet connection is one of the downsides of online poker. It is something we can't control. If you were playing cash games, losing just one hand or a blind isn't as bad as losing most or all of your stack in a tournament.

moraeskvmi · Jul 17, 2026

To have two internet connections.

Nameless14 · Jul 18, 2026

That's one of the most tilting ways to lose. I'd rather get coolered than disconnect in a huge pot because at least then I actually got to play the hand.
After it happened to me a couple of times, I started keeping my phone's hotspot ready as a backup. It doesn't save every situation, but it's saved a few deep runs. Unfortunately, disconnects are just one of those things you have to treat like bad beats—out of your control, even though they hurt a lot more.

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