Policy
PokerStars had already restricted third-party tools once this year. In April it went further and prohibited any tool that helps a player choose a seat.
Last updated on April 15th, 2019
Earlier this year PokerStars decided to change their policies with regards to seating scripts. Unfortunately, the restrictions they put into place did not have a positive effect on ring games – if anything they made things worse. Now, a bit unexpected, PokerStars decided to prohibit the use of any tool that aids the player with his table-selection.
“We are also going to be adjusting our Third Party Tool Policy to be significantly more restrictive on the use of seating scripts. All ring game seating scripts will be prohibited”
PokerStars, in an email announcing the change
Read the full article: PokerStars finally bans all seating scripts. ›
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Networks
Last updated on April 12th, 2019
One of the questions that I am most frequently asked is, if it is allowed to use a seating script on a particular poker client and which measures the poker sites are taking to prevent players from using auto-seating scripts. I have decided to write a short article on the topic, with details for every poker site.
Read the full article: How poker networks are regulating seating scripts. ›
Policy
Created on January 26th, 2019
Effective from the 1st of March this year, PokerStars is going to change their 3rd-Party Tools and Services Policy. In a 40-page document which they sent me via email, they have outlined the upcoming changes that will effect some utility tools, HUDs and of course seating scripts. In this article, I'll give a brief overview on the changes with regards to seat scripting and automated table-selection.
Read the full article: Pokerstars restricts the use of seating scripts and other third party tools. ›
Practice
Created on January 11th, 2019
When the first seating scripts appeared a couple of years ago, they almost guaranteed you a seat at the table, when a recreational player appeared. In 2019 the situation looks a bit different. Almost every player from NL50 upwards is using an auto-seating script and of course there's no seat for everyone at the table.
Read the full article: How you can improve the speed of your seating script. ›