Partypoker continues working on site safety and an alias change will soon greet players on the platform. Beginning Tuesday, a pop-up window will prompt players to select a new username.
The move is timed with a new software update and this year’s World Poker Tour Online Series. That series is set for May 14 to June 2, featuring a $3,200 Main Event with a $3 million guarantee. Many players will be using new names when jumping in the action,.
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Partypoker working to keep site secure
The username change is part of party’s ongoing efforts to give players a safe and fun environment to play. Partypoker uses active monitoring and blocking all forms of software that could provide an unfair advantage to certain online poker players.
“At partypoker, we remain committed to our promise to keep the game fair and safe for all our players and asking players to change their aliases is one of the important measures that will help us do this,”, partypoker director Vadim Soloveychik said in a news release.
Players on the site have been a part of the prevention efforts at the site.
“I also want to thank all the players who proactively report the new players’ tracking and game aid tools that appear on the market every now and then to our game integrity team,” Soloveychik said. “Your proactive support means a lot to us and shows that we are doing the right thing.”
Security efforts spurs alias changes
Player names will be subject to partypoker rules regarding appropriate language. The site blocks certain words and phrases blocked per company policy.
This is the second time partypoker has made such a change, after requiring players to change their aliases in June 2019.
At that time, the banned the use of HUDs (heads-up displays). Improvements were also made to the MyGame tool to help players review their play.
Partypoker has made investments in game integrity as part of a series of software updates to improve the playing experience.
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