iPoker Network Upgraded – November 6th, 2009

Online gambling software developer Playtech has released its latest online poker software upgrade across its dedicated Italian and iPoker networks. The upgrade carries a user-friendly lobby interface giving access to a variety of fresh tools and features.

These include improved and easy-to navigate search options that enable competitors to find their game of choice swiftly using a broad menu of cash tables, tournaments and casino side games.

A company statement advises: “One of the most significant improvements is the new multi-currency option, available in British Pounds, US Dollars and Euros, that frees up players to enjoy the game in their local currency and bypass the currency conversion process. “The new auto top-up, linked to the cashier, is another user-friendly convenience tool aimed at maintaining game momentum. Players sitting at multiple tables simultaneously can now define conditions automatically for buying chips and for topping-up their stack at the end of a hand.”

Other innovations include a five-step quick seat functionality that enables players to easily find a seat at a cash table or tournament of their choice easily.

A hand-for-hand mode function has also been added to keep the game moving during the bubble in multi-table tournaments, and the new tournament time-bank facilitates gameflow and enhances the player-to-player experience by offering competitors a predefined allotment of extra time throughout a tournament.

Playtech’s poker chief, Danny Frishman, says: “We are delighted to introduce the new Playtech Poker version, which includes exciting and innovative ideas that enrich our poker offering. “This is only the first step in a far-reaching overhaul of the client. In the next version we look forward to revamping the poker table and introducing a wealth of additional exciting features and tools.”

Over 35 000 concurrent pokerheads now play at peak time on the iPoker network.