Partypoker to anonymize cash game hand histories

After October 5, Partypoker players won't be able to see player names in cash game hand histories. The room is also implementing other changes, check out the details below!

Last October, Partypoker [3] has implemented several changes aimed at making games more fair for their players. The room removed table selection for cash games, players were randomly seated at the tables after they selected their preferred stakes and they were only able to see their opponents names for the first hand at the table.

This October the room will follow through with additional changes, including anonymous cash game hand histories and a ban on seating scripts. Anonymous hand histories, seating scripts, nickname change Players will still be able to download their hand histories but they will not include the names of the opponents.

The player's own nickname will be displayed but opponents will be called Player 1, Player 2, Player 3 etc. Players will be able to see all statistics, the number of hands they played against a certain player and the results against that player, but they won't see the nickname belonging to the hands.

According to Partypoker leader Tom Waters the introduction of anonymous hand histories will stop data mining and is in the long term interest of both professional and recreational players.

The room has also changed their Terms & Conditions regarding seating scripts. Players who are found to be using one of these tools will receive a warning for their first offense and will be permanently banned from the room for their second offense. Players will also be able to change their nickname once after the software update scheduled for October 5.