Understanding Poker Room Random Number Generators

## How Poker Room Random Number Generators Work Every online poker hand relies on a Random Number Generator to deal cards. Understanding how RNGs work and how they are audited addresses the most common concern about online poker fairness. ## What Is an RNG? A Random Number Generator is a mathematical algorithm that produces sequences of numbers with no discernible pattern. In poker, the RNG determines card order for every deal, shuffle, and board card. ## Hardware vs Software RNG Software RNGs use mathematical algorithms. Hardware RNGs (HRNG) use physical entropy sources like electronic noise. Major rooms like PokerStars use hardware RNG systems for maximum randomness. ## Third-Party Auditing Reputable poker rooms have their RNGs tested and certified by independent auditing firms like Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), BMM Testlabs, or iTech Labs. These certifications verify statistical randomness. ## CoinPoker's Provably Fair System CoinPoker uses a blockchain-based system where the shuffle can be independently verified. Players can confirm that cards were dealt fairly after each hand — a level of transparency unique in online poker. ## Common Misconceptions Bad beats are not evidence of a rigged RNG — they are a normal part of poker mathematics. Over millions of hands, statistical analysis consistently confirms that properly certified RNGs produce fair results.