Partypoker 2019
On Monday, June 17, partypoker forced all users to change their screenname after logging into the poker client as part of a new software update.
The forced screenname change is just one of many big changes that partypoker shared on its blog. They're 'designed to level the playing field at partypoker following player feedback, allowing players of all levels to start afresh with a ‘clean slate’ in an effort to make the site a safer, fairer place to play.'
'With this release, we are making changes to our software that will prevent third-party tracking tools from working.'
The updated poker client does not allow downloadable hand histories. This means that players previously using HUDs (Head Up Displays) and poker tracking databases will no longer be able to track themselves and their opponents with their third-party software.
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This doesn't mean that players won't be able to review any of their play. Recent hands can be replayed via a mini-dashboard, dubbed the Hand History Office, which includes information related to hole cards, community cards, and the pot size on current cash game tables, tournament tables, and Fast Forward pooled tables.
The Hand History Office will also allow the review of cash game and tournament hands from the past three months with extensive data points provided. Filters for the date range, pot size, and hole cards will facilitate players finding a hand to review, although all opponents' names will be anonymous.
Earlier saved player notes have been removed. Besides these changes, partypoker has introduced a four-color deck.
partypoker managing director Tom Waters comments on the changes while also mentioning the half a million dollars the online poker room is giving away in its $500,000 Alias Race.
'This client update is one of a number of initiatives that we are working on in order to provide players with a safe environment where they can play online poker,' said Waters. 'With this release, we are making changes to our software that will prevent third-party tracking tools from working. We want our players to have a fresh start and therefore we are asking all players to select a new alias so that all third-party tool tracking is lost for all our players. At the same time, we have some great promotions running and I’m sure there will be a mad rush by players eager to secure their preferred screen name!'
The only third-party software permitted at partypoker after the new software rollout is partycaption and StackAndTile. Players caught using any other program will not only have their accounts closed but also forfeit funds in their accounts which will be redistributed.
'We want our players to have a fresh start and therefore we are asking all players to select a new alias so that all third-party tool tracking is lost for all our players.'
This rollout didn't come as a surprise as partypoker announced it weeks ago. Many applauded the change, while some objected. The scarce critique was mostly focused on the lack of oversight by players in terms of detecting bots and other abnormal activity, while some of that has been rebuffed by the inception of the Hand History Office.
partypoker Ambassador and Player Panel member Patrik Leonard shared with players that he is on board with the changes at partypoker despite initially being against them.
For the last 3-4 years I’ve been telling @rob_yong_ to not ban HUDS around 3-4 months I changed my mind, as you can… https://t.co/0Qo0p9FFwR
— Patrick Leonard (@plenopads)
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MPN Reacts
The hand history, HUD, and poker tracking software debate not only caught the attention of online poker players but also online poker operators.
The Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) not only took notice but announced changes at their network as well.
MPN currently operates two different clients on the same network. It's Classic version, which will be soon phased out, has always allowed downloadable hand histories and permitted the use of third-party HUDs and poker tracking software. The new Prima client did not allow for downloadable hand histories. This is a decision that MPN Managing Director Alex Scott has said was wrong after further review.
'After reviewing all of the feedback we have received since the launch of our new software, and considering the ongoing debate, we have come to the conclusion that our current policy on hand histories is not right,' said Scott in a MPN blog post. 'With the best of intentions, we made a mistake, and so now we’re going to make changes.'
HUD's will be allowed at the Prima client but won't have the same impact as they would on other sites for a few reasons. Since players can change their screennames every 30 days or 1,000 hands, stats displayed in a HUD are less relevant. Scott mentioned that MPN plans to make these changes easier and more transparent. Also, downloadable hand histories won't be available until 24 hours after play is completed. Scott shared this was to strike a balance between players tracking their own results and the impact of HUDs.
MPN plans to rollout this change during Q4 of 2019.
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partypoker
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Online poker |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Ruth Parasol, Anurag Dikshit, Vikrant Bhargava |
| Worldwide | |
Key people | Tom Waters, Head of Poker |
| Owner | GVC Holdings |
| Website | www.partypoker.com |
partypoker (formerly stylized PartyPoker) is an online poker card room. Launched in 2001 by PartyGaming, the site has had up to 80,000 players logged-in and was the largest online card room until 2006. In 2011 PartyGaming merged with bwin to form Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment. As of 2017, it remains among the largest online poker card rooms. The site was endorsed by Mike Sexton, the former host of the World Poker Tourtelevision show. The domain partypoker.com attracted at least 3.6 million visitors annually by 2008 according to a Compete.com study.[1] In 2016, after a protracted bidding process between 888 Holdings and GVC Holdings, Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment accepted GVC Holdings' bid for £1.1 billion. Today, the site is run by GVC Holdings and is available in 14 different languages. In addition to partypoker.com, partypoker also offers dedicated networks for French and Italian based players via partypoker.fr and partypoker.it, respectively. GVC Holdings also acquired Partycasino during the 2011 merger of Party Gaming.
partypoker offers a wide variety of different tournaments with different prize levels for single-table tournaments as well as multi-table tournaments. partypoker's Sit & Go tournaments run 24 hours a day and players can register for tournaments with entry fees starting at $1, and ranging in size from 2 to 50 players.
Cash games[edit]
The games include Texas Hold 'em (No Limit and Fixed), Omaha and Omaha Hi-Lo, 7 Card Stud and 7 Card Stud Hi-Lo. The stakes can range from .01/.02 to 100/200. In 2012 partypoker removed its high-stakes cash games with the highest stakes at $10/$20.[2][3][4]
Party Poker formerly offered a bad beat jackpot.
partypoker also offers FastForward cash game format. Every player is automatically re-seated to another random table immediately after they fold their hand or after the hand is over. This format is very popular by players and poker rooms. It is faster and offers a higher level of security as it is a lot more difficult for two or more players to participate in collusion.
Tournaments[edit]
The site offers a variety of tournaments, ranging from 10 to thousands of participants. Single-table and multi-table sit n' go tournaments are offered as well as scheduled tournaments.
partypoker hosts the partypoker Million. This tournament begins with online qualifiers, but the final stages are held at actual poker tables aboard a cruise ship. The winners of previous Party Poker Million events were Kathy Liebert, Howard Lederer, Erick Lindgren, and Michael Gracz.
History[edit]
partypoker was the largest online card room until 2006 when it left the US market due to the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006. PokerStars has since claimed the title.[5]
In 2014, partypoker plans on returning to the US market for real money players, but on March 1, 2017, it still does not accept US players except for the state of New Jersey.[6]
In 2015, partypoker partnered with Dusk Till Dawn and later hosted 'The partypoker Grand Prix'.[7][8]
In 2017, the casino hosted the partypokerLIVE MILLIONS Dusk Till Dawn festival. The £5,300 main event generated a prize pool of £6,017,395. Maria Lampropulos won the main event earning £1,000,000.[9] The £10,300 High Roller event was won by Vojtech Ruzicka, earning him US$363,135.[10]
In February 2018, partypoker relaunched their Team Online, with Matthew Staples first to be signed.[11] The new measures extend across all of the countries in which it operates with brands including Bwin, PartyPoker, Ladbrokes, Coral, FoxyBingo and BetMGG.[12]
In December 2020, GVC holdings, who own PartyPoker, changed their name to Entain in a global rebrand.[13] The new measures extend across all of the countries in which it operates with brands including bwin, PartyPoker, Ladbrokes, Coral, FoxyBingo and BetMGM and their affiliate programs.[14]
Televised events[edit]
partypoker hosts two televised events:
A cash game known as the partypoker The Big Game and the partypoker Premier League a tournament structure league.
References[edit]
- ^partypoker attracts almost 4m visitors online yearly
- ^Matthew Pitt (2012-07-19). 'partypoker Remove High Stakes Cash Games In Unprecedented Step'. PokerNews Global. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
- ^Rebecca McAdam (2012-07-20). 'partypoker.com Disables High Stakes Cash Games'. cardplayer.com. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
- ^Dan Katz (2012-07-24). 'partypoker Eliminates High Stakes Cash Games'. pokernewsdaily.com. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
- ^'History of Party Poker Part of Partygaming'. Gambling Sites. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
- ^'US Party Poker to Return Soon'. uspokersites.us. Retrieved 2014-12-22.
- ^'UK poker growth on the cards with DTD/partypoker partnership'. partypoker. 2015-02-19. Retrieved 2018-03-14.
- ^'Dusk till Dawn Info'. partypoker.com. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ^zedmaster84 (2017-04-23). 'Maria Lampropulos Wins the 2017 partypokerLIVE MILLIONS Dusk Till Dawn Main Event (£1,000,000)'. PokerNews. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ^Zetzsche, Christian (2017-04-19). 'Vojtech Ruzicka Wins the 2017 partypoker LIVE MILLIONS Dusk Till Dawn £10,300 High Roller'. PokerNews. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ^https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/entain-becomes-the-first-global-sports-betting-and-gaming-operator-to-gain-a-licence-in-latin-america/412946537
- ^https://poker.partypoker.com/en/p/team-partypoker/index
- ^https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/entain-becomes-the-first-global-sports-betting-and-gaming-operator-to-gain-a-licence-in-latin-america/412946537
- ^https://theaffiliatemonkey.com/best-gambling-affiliates/
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