The New Normal: PokerStars to Trial Removal of Table and Seat Selection Across All Cash Games The New Normal: PokerStars to Trial Removal of Table and Seat Selection Across All Cash Games
Key Takeaways
  • Initially the functionality will be trialed on PokerStars Spain; if the test is deemed a success, it will roll out to other markets.
  • “Seat Me eliminates the ability of players to pick their tables and seats at the tables, and will instead get them straight into the action automatically once a game and stake has been chosen,” explained Severin Rasset, Director of Poker Innovation and Operations for PokerStars.
  • As a result of the new lobby configuration, players will no longer be able to freely observe cash game tables.

PokerStars has announced it will soon be trialing a new system called “Seat Me,” which will remove the ability to choose a table and seat.

Initially the functionality will be trialed on PokerStars Spain; if the test is deemed a success, it will roll out to other markets.