poker at work

[guinevar 0]

turd,Get a usb flash drive. Copy the stars folder on your C: drive at home onto this drive. Then plug it into one of your usb ports at work. Then you can run pokerstars from your flash drive at work.-Guinevar

Would Stars (or whichever program) then run directly off the flash drive without having to install to the work computer?

Yes.

I would still have to connect to the internet through my network to use it though right? Would they not be able to detect it?

I make no guarantees. I know some very smart IT people that could catch you if they wanted to. It depends on how secure your network is set up. Yes, you'll need to use the internet to connect to the cardroom and the internet you'll be using is your company's. I recommend finding your employee handbook for the company and checking for a clause concerning gambling at the job. If it is mentioned, you're probably going to want to stay away from poker cardrooms at work as your IT people might be smart enough to look for it.Generally, it's best to do work at work. That way you get promotions, do a good job, whatnot, but the USB flash drive is the best way to go about the type of operation you are describing.

I appreciate the advice. Just out of curiousity, do you subscribe to this method?

I will PM you soon, turd.

[turd ferguson 1]

Grazie.

[Woodbelly 0]

The company handbook should have something pertaining to internet use. Most companies have policies against anything non work related. If you are behind a proxy everything you do online is logged. I'm in IT and we have a work-around in place to bypass our proxy. Now, to me, this poses another question. If you're just playing with PLAY MONEY, does that constitute as gambling, what would make it any different than solitare if you're not using real money? Ethics come into play on this one.

[ZenBrothers 0]

The USB drive/stick will work, but you have to install the software to it on your work PC. Not all the required files exist in the Poker Stars folder, some "shared" files go into the windows folder and there are registry entries to add as well.Now part 2, you may or may not have "install authority" on your PC. On most of my clients PC I give them this access so that they don't bug me constantly to install the latest catalogue they got for some supplier, but your outfit may be different.Part 3, if you are connecting to the main office systems via VPN, then your internet access if probably not monitored closely if at all, so there should be no worries there.ZenBrothers

[Kojak 0]

www.holdempoker.com is doesn't require that you download software to play. Only site I know of like that. It's what I use to play poker at work. You can still get caught I assume, but at least there isn't any outside software on your computer.

[guinevar 0]

The USB drive/stick will work, but you have to install the software to it on your work PC.  Not all the required files exist in the Poker Stars folder, some "shared" files go into the windows folder and there are registry entries to add as well.

No, you really can just run it off the USB drive. You just have to copy the already installed folder from your home computer. It will work. The only thing you'll have to do other than that is type in your username and password as it won't be saved on your flash drive.

[turd ferguson 1]

The USB drive/stick will work, but you have to install the software to it on your work PC.  Not all the required files exist in the Poker Stars folder, some "shared" files go into the windows folder and there are registry entries to add as well.Now part 2, you may or may not have "install authority" on your PC.  On most of my clients PC I give them this access so that they don't bug me constantly to install the latest catalogue they got for some supplier, but your outfit may be different.Part 3, if you are connecting to the main office systems via VPN, then your internet access if probably not monitored closely if at all, so there should be no worries there.ZenBrothers

I'm pretty sure I have the authority to install whatever I want on this computer. There was a guy that used to work here that download games and junk all the time. I'm pretty sure I'm not monitored closely at all. I just want to be cautious.

[turd ferguson 1]

The company handbook should have something pertaining to internet use.  Most companies have policies against anything non work related.  If you are behind a proxy everything you do online is logged.  I'm in IT and we have a work-around in place to bypass our proxy.  Now, to me, this poses another question.  If you're just playing with PLAY MONEY, does that constitute as gambling, what would make it any different than solitare if you're not using real money?  Ethics come into play on this one.

What is a proxy server, and how do i know if i'm behind one?

[Timdog1010 0]

The USB drive/stick will work, but you have to install the software to it on your work PC.  Not all the required files exist in the Poker Stars folder, some "shared" files go into the windows folder and there are registry entries to add as well.Now part 2, you may or may not have "install authority" on your PC.  On most of my clients PC I give them this access so that they don't bug me constantly to install the latest catalogue they got for some supplier, but your outfit may be different.Part 3, if you are connecting to the main office systems via VPN, then your internet access if probably not monitored closely if at all, so there should be no worries there.ZenBrothers

I'm pretty sure I have the authority to install whatever I want on this computer. There was a guy that used to work here that download games and junk all the time. I'm pretty sure I'm not monitored closely at all. I just want to be cautious.

I think you're being smart by being cautious. There's plenty of time for poker after work.On the flipside, doing this might free you up to play at home all day long...

[DRskateNT 0]

I used to play a lot at work, but I would get suddenly busy and then lose money while I wasn't giving the game full attention or aciidentally fold hands.I work in the dept for a large corporation... If I were you guys I'd remote desktop into your home machine and play poker on your home computer through a window on your work PC. its completely traceable...

[RolledUpJs 0]

You should look into PokerRoom, i know they have a web based version of the game.As far as i know, any client you download will access the internet through nonstandard ports. This kind of access is much more likely to raise alarms at the tech services part of your compnay than accessing it through the web. Many viruses use nonstandard ports, and any network monitoring will pick up on that much faster than activities that appear to be run-of-the-mill browsing.I think accessing your home computer remotely will get around this, as the internet requests to the poker site will go through your home connection. I'm not positive on this.

[turd ferguson 1]

You should look into PokerRoom, i know they have a web based version of the game.As far as i know, any client you download will access the internet through nonstandard ports. This kind of access is much more likely to raise alarms at the tech services part of your compnay than accessing it through the web. Many viruses use nonstandard ports, and any network monitoring will pick up on that much faster than activities that appear to be run-of-the-mill browsing.I think accessing your home computer remotely will get around this, as the internet requests to the poker site will go through your home connection. I'm not positive on this.

I know about Pokerroom. I started out playing there, but I don't really like the site. How do you access your home computer remotely?

[PokerZealot 0]

it was hard for me to play when i worked at pizza hut, but sometimes i would take my dad's laptop in and set it up in the back. i would take the internet cable out of my managers computer and play while they thought i was washing dishes or seomthing. i got busted doing it one time though and then i had to stop. i actually did it once more but i acidently sprayed water all over the keyboard and it got all messed up. then i quit that stupid job a few days later.

[Jeepster80125 0]

I really have no reason to add anything to this thread, but here goes.I have always heard that if you sign on to AOL at work, then you can browse whatever pages you want to, because the only thing someone remotely monitoring the PC could see is a connection to AOL, not www.amputeefarmsex.com.But I don't know if you could get the program on the hard drive with out using a flash drive, as mentioned above. I'm going to leave now. Good luck Turd.J

[turd ferguson 1]

it was hard for me to play when i worked at pizza hut, but sometimes i would take my dad's laptop in and set it up in the back. i would take the internet cable out of my managers computer and play while they thought i was washing dishes or seomthing. i got busted doing it one time though and then i had to stop. i actually did it once more but i acidently sprayed water all over the keyboard and it got all messed up. then i quit that stupid job a few days later.

Wow. I have a ton of free time at my work. It's not like I'm trying to squeeze in a poker session or anything. You really sound like a degenerate. LOL. Good luck with aaaaallll that.

[DRskateNT 0]

The remote desktop would be the fool proof way.... the remote traffic is not standard and would only come up as you communicating with an unknown host (your home PC)... if you can do it its the ideal way.Put your home pc in a DMZ, and use netmeeting or remote desktop.trust me it works.

[kdogg 0]

Remote desktop also works great if you want to look at porn at work. Unfortunately, I got caught one time and it was really embarrassing since I'm into some really sick stuff. I had to quit McDonalds the next day.

[JayPaav 0]

www.holdempoker.com is doesn't require that you download software to play. Only site I know of like that. It's what I use to play poker at work. You can still get caught I assume, but at least there isn't any outside software on your computer.

first of all, any site that utilizes the PokerNetwork software can be played in a java screen that means Pokerroom.com, hollywodpoker.com, betonbet.com, holdempoker.com, they are all on the same server - PokerNetwork, and they all are no download necessary.second of all, for **** sake kojak, holdempoker.com was the last great secret of online poker. you ****ing blew it.

[kdogg 0]

Even if you're playing thru a Java Applet, your company will still see the websites that you're connecting to. Remote desktop is the safest way, since they will only be able to tell that you are connected to some random IP address rather than holdempoker.com or pokerstars.com, etc. If your company is blocking the use of certain ports and you are computer savvy enough, have your home router forward port 443 to port 3389 on the target computer and then connect using port 443 from the remote desktop client at work. They will have no idea what you are connecting to from your home computer.

[Emmser 0]

I am self employed and run a golf tournament business during the months of May-October. Other than that I sit around all day playing online poker and reading this addictive forum. So I guess I do technically play at work considering I am in my so called office answering the the phone and replying to emails, the whole time wondering what the best way to play 10-7 offsuit is.

[akoff 0]

Being the boss does have its privileges. I have 8 sites loaded and ready for play in my office. I even have my assistant trained to ask what I am playing. 1-2 NL I take all calls and is business as normal2/4 or 3/6 NL important calls only and I will talk to her if needed.5/10 NL ring me before you come in the office.10/20 NL and the door is closed….She almost fell down when you walked around my desk and saw I was playing 10/20. She watched for a minute and saw me lose $1,900.00 to a suck out gut shot on the river…her comment “that is more then you pay me a week” and she has never watched again…I play about 3 hours or so a day.

[akoff 0]

Being the boss does have its privileges. I have 8 sites loaded and ready for play in my office. I even have my assistant trained to ask what I am playing. 1-2 NL I take all calls and is business as normal2/4 or 3/6 NL important calls only and I will talk to her if needed.5/10 NL ring me before you come in the office.10/20 NL and the door is closed….She almost fell down when you walked around my desk and saw I was playing 10/20. She watched for a minute and saw me lose $1,900.00 to a suck out gut shot on the river…her comment “that is more then you pay me a week” and she has never watched again…I play about 3 hours or so a day.

[turd ferguson 1]

I am self employed and run a golf tournament business during the months of May-October. Other than that I sit around all day playing online poker and reading this addictive forum. So I guess I do technically play at work considering I am in my so called office answering the the phone and replying to emails, the whole time wondering what the best way to play 10-7 offsuit is.

Three bet preflop.

[MailableRumble 0]

This is for the more advanced:If you have Windows XP at home and a broadband connection, setup remote desktop on your home PC (You'll probably have to configure your router to forward the appropriate port to your home PC). Then from work you can access your home computer and play Poker or whatever. There is no way for your work to know what you are doing over that connection, because there are no websites, software, or anything to track.

[MailableRumble 0]

This is for the more advanced:If you have Windows XP at home and a broadband connection, setup remote desktop on your home PC (You'll probably have to configure your router to forward the appropriate port to your home PC). Then from work you can access your home computer and play Poker or whatever. There is no way for your work to know what you are doing over that connection, because there are no websites, software, or anything to track.