Until Jan 7, GGPoker Players Can Change their Screen Names Until Jan 7, GGPoker Players Can Change their Screen Names
Courtesy of PokerGO
Key Takeaways
  • In an unexpected move, GGPoker has added the facility to allow players to change their screen names.
  • The policy was implemented on January 1, giving players a one-week window to choose a new handle.
  • Players have until January 7 to change their aliases. A new setting has been added to the players’ user account section, accessible under 'My Page,’ allowing a player to pick a new nickname.
  • “With the start of a new year, we are providing an opportunity to change your nickname! The year has changed, and so can your name,” a message sent to players on GG’s poker client.

“A limited number of mainly professional players benefit from this, so by disrupting the data by way of nickname changes, it levels the playing field.” In an unexpected move, GGPoker has added the facility to allow players to change their screen names.

The policy was implemented on January 1, giving players a one-week window. Players have until January 7 to change their aliases. A new setting has been added to the players’ user account section, accessible under 'My Page,’ allowing a player to pick a new nickname.

“With the start of a new year, we are providing an opportunity to change your nickname! The year has changed, and so can your name,” a message sent to players on GG’s poker client.