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Nick,

Yes cheating is possible online. A person could set up 6 pcs and 6 independent connections running through proxies then use those to fleece the other 4 players at a 10 person table or buy 4 spots in a single table tourney.

The problem with effective ongoing collusion is the work it takes to make multiple scores. Games and hand history are archived then filtered through security bots looking for patterns outside standard diviations. What might work one time could set off bells next time you try it. Other security measures are in place as well.

My dad and I share same roll at PP for example and it seems there is a security measure in place that won't let us sit at same table due to either having transferred money back and forth or because both accounts were accessed from same ips; not sure which it is.

The bigger cheats are those that abuse the disconnect-protection IMO. Fortunately, those that do it are usually driven off of table by others who recognize from their hand (lowcard flush draw vs obvious high prs, set or str for example) how serendipitous the 'dropped connection' timing was in relation to the flop, turn or river.

I will say that if you suspect cheating to occur at PP you can call their 800 number and they will investigate. The call center is in India so be prepared to speak slowly...lol... They will do a support ticket and someone will go over the histories of players in question looking for things outta wack. If cheating is found can get refund or in case of single table tourney they also divide the cheaters winnings amongst the other top 2 finishers (or at least that was way they did it 8 months ago from personal experience with reporting a tourney cheat)

FWIW, any weird play (as opposed to just poor plays) I've ever seen at PP always seems to come from Middle Eastern players. Hence I avoid those player locations when I'm shopping for a table.