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19
January 2010
Microgaming
Halts Datamining On Its Poker
Network
The
Microgaming
Poker Network has announced its
intent to bring datamining on its
Poker Network to a
halt.
With
immediate effect, hand histories
on observed tables will no longer
be stored on players' computers
and the practice of downloading
and storing hand histories in
bulk will be stopped.
Third
party software, which analyzes
hand histories collected by
datamining, has over time changed
from a useful tool for plugging
leaks in a player's game to more
of an exploitative tool. By using
third party software, a player
can more efficiently isolate
another player's weaknesses; thus
giving the player with the most
information on his opponents a
greater edge.
Andrew
Clucas, Head of Poker at
Microgaming 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."
Earlier
this month, Microgaming changed
its rake allocation method from
Average Contribution to Weighted
Contribution, a move designed to
incentivise Microgaming licensees
to attract greater numbers of
recreational players.
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