Some of our recommended online poker rooms have recently released new versions of their poker room software. bwin Poker for instance, they’ve released a complete new version, while partypoker just released some updates and extensions, but worthwhile mentioning very much.
New bwin Poker Client
As bwin Poker introduced their new poker room about a month ago, and they are the rightful owner of the Ongame Network, it means that other poker rooms on the network, such as BestPoker, will also benefit from it. This includes the possibility to download and install a Mac client.
The biggest change to the software is that the new poker software has an improved lobby. Besides a Quick-Seat option, you can filter the games and tourneys in stakes and types, as well as hide empty and/or full tables and hide running and/or finished tournaments.
Another very nice new feature is the table/tournament lobby – mini mode. You don’t have to activate the game or table to see what’s going on, as you can already see all the data just by selecting it. For cash games it means that you can see the players, their stack and position at a glance, and for tournaments it means that you can see all information related to the tournament you have selected. This is inclusive the time it takes before the tourney starts, how many players are registered, game type, starting stack, prize pool, etc. etc. From the lobby – mini mode you can activate the tournament lobby with extra information, such as levels, prizes and a player list. The days that you had to find all these details in a browser are finally gone – a much welcome improvement!
Still one of the biggest cons for bwin Poker’s client that I can think of – and one that still isn’t fixed to date – is the cashier, which is only accessible in a browser. It would be much better if this was integrated into the poker client.
partypoker Client Upgrade
partypoker came with a completely new version of their renowned online poker room about a year ago. With that specific release they’ve introduced a great piece of poker software, one that can compete with any other online poker room in the world. There have been numerous of upgrades between the first release and the last. Each and every time they try to improve their poker room and come up with innovative ideas – and so, also this time…
First and foremost, as Max Poker Bonus is a site about online poker bonuses afterall, partypoker changed their bonus system. You are now able to stack bonuses and prioritize them as you wish. For instance, if you are playing to release your partypoker bonus once a new bonus becomes available, you can choose to put the first bonus on hold (without loosing it, as long as its not expired) and work on the new one.
Further new features in partypoker’s software include: Hand histories up to the last 100 hands on a table (this should be unlimited IMO), 9-Handed Single Table Tournaments (STTs) and Omaha Tables, and Super Speed Games where you only have 9 seconds to act when its your turn.
Other Poker Room Updates
New software releases happen all the time. Only a few days ago, Titan Poker introduced a Flash Client, which finally enables Mac and Linux users to play poker on the iPoker Network too.
Everest Poker has changed (and improved) their VIP Summit Club, with more rewards for all players at all levels. They have also introduced live support for players who have reached up to Camp II (third level), so you can contact them instantly when you have something on your mind. All levels give you different options for freerolls, starting at $1,000 weekly up to $25,000 monthly, and much more…