Full details of changes and improvements made in the latest PokerStars software update, as of Tuesday, November 15, 2022.
DESKTOP
Redesigned tournament results displayed at the end of tournaments
Redesign of the Spin & Go lobby for UK players only. Global rollout to follow in 2023
In both the Chat and Notes edit fields players will be able to hit Ctrl + Z to undo typing, while a second Ctrl + Z will redo the typing
Game type now displayed for Mixed Games in the collapsed state of the Tournament Information Widget
Several additional improvements to the tournament information widget
Increased the size of emoji images displayed in the chat bubbles
Removed various settings that were being used by a very small number of players, and by default will always be on:
Cash Games
Auto-seat me after accepting reserved seat
Table Display
Show time left to act
Display bet amounts
Show observer count
Show changes of winning when all-in
Player Notes
Large note icon
Colour borders
Removed various settings that were being used by a very small number of players, and by default will be always off:
Cash Games
Sit out next big blind: close table on big blind
Ask to post blinds when a new game starts
Ask to wait for big blind for play money games
Tournaments & SNGs
Always decline rematch requests
No automated unregistering for SNG tournaments
HOME GAMES
Additional Throwables added to Video Chat tables
MOBILE
Detailed tournament information displayed at the table by clicking the new ‘i’ icon
Players can define custom betting buttons for both pre- and post-flop
“Fold to any bet” option moved directly above the “fold” button
Removal of unnecessary tournament text from the table felt
DESKTOP & MOBILE
WCOOP & SCOOP Play Money prestige badges added
Antes for PLO games (Cash, Spin & Go, and Tournaments) will now not count towards the pre-flop pot calculation. For example, before if there were three players dealt in with small blind of 5, big blind 10 and ante of 3 then the button can raise to 44. After the change, with the same blinds and antes, the maximum raise from the button will be 35.
Updated and improved ‘AA’ badge design for players who have played 10M hands
Animation removed when opening the hand replayer to load the replayer faster
Fish, Pie, and Rose Throwables have been removed
RESPONSIBLE GAMING AND REGULATORY IMPROVEMENTS
Removed AVC screens as players will no longer need to enter a code received in the mail to verify their account – France only
Updated values for various responsible gaming limits – France only
Regulatory information added to the footer of the desktop client – Belgium & Spain only
A real-time clock has been added to the poker table – EU & COM only
BUG FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS
Various fixes to the Hand Replayer, both mobile and desktop