Microgaming Poker Network Acts Against DataminingDatamining No Longer Tollerated on Microgaming’s Poker Network |
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Online gaming software provider Microgaming has announced that it is making moves to prevent datamining. Players will no longer be able to download hand histories in bulk or store them on their computer from observed tables.
Andrew Clucas, Head of Poker at Microgaming Software Systems, said, “Concern has been rising over the long-term effect of third party software upon the poker industry as a whole, and in particular the negative effect it has on the recreational player demographic. The decision to put a stop to the practice of datamining on the Poker Network is part of Microgaming’s overarching network strategy to support operators in attracting and retaining recreational players. It further demonstrates commitment in providing a secure and fair playing environment.
“I would like to emphasize that with this change, as with the change to Weighted Contribution, Microgaming is not seeking to alienate its winning players. There has been a move in the industry towards penalising winners; we believe that is the wrong approach. There will always be winners and losers in poker. What we are trying to achieve is a more level playing field for all the players.”
Last week Microgaming Poker Network confirmed it was changing the way it calculated rake for the poker rooms operating there, shifting from the “contribution” method to the “weighted contribution” method.
Today it has also announced some changes to its poker network’s multi-table tournament schedule. The schedule now includes bigger guarantees and new events such as limited field tournaments for both Double Up and Guaranteed First Prize events, more turbos, extra all-in games, plus more places paid in daily freerolls.
The 100 player Double Ups will see half the field double their buy-in, and Guaranteed First Prize tournaments now allow players to compete for greater rewards in smaller fields with playing time reduced and the winner guaranteed 100 times their buy-in, regardless of how many entrants there were.
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