High-stakes pro Martin Zamani provided video proof of the massive operation
A large-scale online poker bot operation has come into the spotlight after a video circulated on social media showing automated play on Ignition and Bovada tables. The footage sparked concern among players who have long questioned the integrity of unregulated poker platforms.
Massive bot farm on Ignition/Bovada. They’ve know about for ages and done nothing. It’s highstakes and this isn’t the entire operation either and they just don’t care.
Enough is enough of this shit.(I didn’t create the bot or the video)
I don’t think this is happening on… pic.twitter.com/VeEKzLhVGv— Martin Zamani (@martin_zamani) January 17, 2026
High-stakes pro Martin Zamani shared the video on X over the weekend. It showed rows of computers running poker tables with no one actively playing them. Instead, software appeared to be making decisions automatically, while a few people sat nearby to monitor the setup.
It’s unclear where the video originated. However, it became obvious that the computers were doing much more than just monitoring online poker activity.
Zamani said the bots were competing in high-stakes games and suggested the rooms shown were only part of a wider network. He clarified that he did not record the video himself but received it from a third party and decided to share it publicly to draw attention to the issue.
The poker pro is known for speaking out about cheating concerns. In past years, he exposed alleged collusion and real-time assistance tied to high-profile online tournament play. His involvement added credibility to the claims and fueled discussion across the poker community.
The situation has renewed focus on how different operators respond to bot threats. It’s likely that all major platforms are going to start addressing the issue and becoming more proactive, especially as the online poker space continues to become more competitive.
The video has reignited calls for stronger oversight on offshore poker rooms. Players are now pushing for greater transparency, improved security tools, and clearer protections to ensure fair play online.
