Real Deal Poker – A Real Innovation?

RealDealPoker.com is surely a poker site that offers something outstanding: they deal real cards in an online environment. 

This is how RealDealPoker founder Gene Gioia describes their poker site:

"There are no random number generators here.Our revolutionary technology uses real cards, can be audited, and leaves no question about the fairness of games. We have accomplished what no one thought was possible: to deal real cards in an online environment." 

The famous boxing legend Evander Holyfield became an endorsed player for Real Deal Poker. He earned the nickname ‘The Real Deal’ after winning several heavyweight and also cruiserweight championships, and is now advertising Fair Play for Real Deal Poker. 

"Real cards being dealt online - why didn't someone think of this sooner? If I'm playing poker, I like to know I am playing with real cards and not just a computer. RealDealPoker.com is a poker room I'm very proud to be associated with”, says Holyfield. 

Although it is a huge innovation to leave random number generators out of online poker, and some players might find this favorable, the major problem with Real Deal Poker is the lack of real money players at the tables. According to my observations, it is mainly the play money games that are frequented by the visitors of this online poker room. Maybe Holyfield's joining will help Real Deal Poker acquire some publicity and bigger traffic.