The debate on whether to allow third-party software is almost as old as online poker. Players usually have very polarized views: or think they should be allowed, or think they should be banned. There is usually a compromise on this issue, usually the players take one position or another.
In the coming weeks, PartyPoker will take steps to prevent players from using third-party software with several changes in the poker client. Movements that seek to level the playing field PartyPoker, regardless of skill levels of each.
This is a brief summary of the most important changes that will hold the room:
- Players will have the possibility to see the last 12 months of their own histories hands, but these will not be available to be downloaded or saved.
- Players who wish to join a cash table must wait the waiting list and sit in a seat at random when one is available.
- The players who join a table of cash, will see only the nick of players during the first hand.
These changes are the measures taken to stop players using software support to prevent these share their databases, and to stop the use of scripts that some players use to recognize the weakest players.
Tony Dunst , a champion of World Poker Tour and PartyPoker ambassador, believes these changes will benefit both professional players and recreational and presenvando the quality of play.
“These changes in partypoker are designed to create a welcoming environment for the less regular players,” said Dunst. “Unfortunately, many of the tools and tactics used by professionals to maximize their advantage in the tables have become too difficult for new players to survive. Without them [recreational], the grinders would the money back and forth, so I think these changes will help level the playing field for less regular players, and preserve the quality for professionals “.
PokerNews had the opportunity to chat with one of the most important figures of the company, Jay Kanabar , which this week responded to questions about the Implementation of these changes will surely divide partypoker users. Kanabar discussed at upcoming changes that might be seen as too radical for the players in the room, but Kanabar disagreed.
“To be honest I do not think they are radical changes,” said Kanabar. “We’re just doing our duty as an operator of online poker should provide equal conditions and ensure that we strive to provide users a more just and ethical for all who enjoy a game we all love environment.”
According Kanabar, discussions of changes have taken place for approximately 12 months, during which time there have been contacts with the different sectors of the poker community and has done a thorough analysis of all information collected before taking the decision to make these technical changes in the PartyPoker client.
Both Unibet Poker and Sky Poker prohibiting the use of Hud, and Unibet has gone a little further allowing players to change their nick player . In some rooms, such as those operating in MPN (formerly Microgaming ), players can remain anonymous, although this is not something that PartyPoker has considered.
“I think it would be a real shame that online poker into something completely anonymous,” said Kanabar. “No I would be so fun to make a WPT with all players blindfolded. The mission of our ‘Poker for the People’ is to create a community where players can play online and meet face to face in our live events. I think this is really important, so I do not think the changing of nick is good for PartyPoker players. In fact, I think it would be a bad solution, something like taking the easy way out. “
Recently, other venues such as Full Tilt have come to these positions by eliminating a choice table and seat. Players may only choose the type of game and level, and its seat is chosen randomly.
After that, traffic plummeted at Full Tilt, something Kanabar and his team are aware, but believe these changes will benefit the living and long-term players.
“I think the changes we are making are more important than the other operators are doing,” he said. “We are making these changes to benefit all poker players and, of course, hope that partypoker also benefit long term. Although it is possible that we may experience a decline, we prefer to be brave to stay watching. If you enter the Poker Room Bellagio you can not ask the maitre ‘which weaker players are? I can book a seat to the left of any of them? Where can I get hands all these people that this People have played here during the last six months? ‘”.
Kanabar admitted that is not against players using third-party software, but has received” many opinions of players who prefer not to use it and that They are forced to do to not be disadvantaged with players who are facing. ”
Those who are worried if their opponents can skip these changes can be sure that Kanabar and his team have thought of everything to avoid that players can gain an advantage over others.
“We have ensured to all the duties before pressing the button to launch these new measures,” he assured Kanabar.
The exact date to start these new software updates were not disclosed to PokerNews , but will confirm as soon as they become available.
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