Ongame Network Switches to 6-Handed and 9-Handed Tables

The Ongame Network has decided to catch up with the industry standards; from this June, they are exchanging their short-handed tables to 6-handed ones and their full ring tables to 9-handed.

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Many bwin [4]/betsson [5]/betfair [6] and Red Kings Poker [7] players noticed that their software was updated by Ongame developers significantly, and has already been released. Whether the new software is better or worse, opinions vary; but most of the players welcomed the change.

Ongame will issue another update on June 16, which will:

• change the 5-handed SH (Short Handed) tables to 6-handed
• change the 10-handed FR (Full Ring) tables to 9-handed

With such measures, the network might be trying to implement the industriy standards used by the leading poker sites, which all employ 6 and 9-handed tables. This way, they might attract more players, who didn't register because of the unusual seating options.
 

Although, a more interesting quieston is, how PartyPoker [8]'s and bwin's fusion will affect Ongame Network when it's completed.

What do you think? How do you like the changes?