Party Poker Software Upgrade

Ok, be warned – this is going to be a long post. Party Poker has just launched a new software package. I have just downloaded the new application and can see loads of improvements. Please note that the new software package just went live and errors might occur in the weeks to come.

Changes announced on the Party Poker website:

Tournament changes
Our PartyPoker.com tournaments are now even better! We've added new blind structures, and you'll start with more chips. Plus, we're paying out more places, our 1-Table Sit & Gos are now time-based, and we've simplified our tournament buy-ins.

Lobby and Game Enhancements
We've updated the PartyPoker.com Lobby to streamline your gaming experience. Major changes include an expanded Lobby navigation system, a new login facility, and filters to help you control the information you see. Now you can customize the PartyPoker.com Lobby to suit the way you play!

Table Resizing
You can customize your playing experience even further with our new 'table resizing' functionality. Resize, tile or cascade your tables to create a playing screen that suits your game.

Deal Making
Check out the improvements to our deal making feature! Now you have two choices for deal payouts, based on either the current chip count or a custom set of pay outs.You can make a deal for all the money and end the tournament, or you can leave a portion of the prize pool to play for. As before, no deal is completed until all of the players confirm the deal. Selecting 'Yes' on the final table commits you to discussing a deal, but not necessarily making one. Deal making is available for most real money multi-table tournaments with a cash-only prize pool.

More Game Choices
We are in the process of adding several new Cash Games and Sit & Gos. More Limits at Hold'em, more buy-in levels in Sit and Gos and Speed, 1-on-1 and 6 Handed games!

Party Account
With the new PartyAccount, each and every one of you can play PartyPoker.com and PartyCasino.com with one username and one password! The more games we build in the future, the more games you have access to. Plus you can play several games simultaneously! The PartyAccount is also designed to help you manage your real and play money, keep track of any bonuses or PartyPoints you have collected, or check where you stand in tournaments and other competitions. All your money, all your bonuses, all your PartyPoints, all in one place - what could be simpler? NOTE: all existing accounts have become PartyAccounts. Use your normal username and password to log in.


If you have special interest in the new tournament structures on Party Poker, these are the new rules.
Tournament changes
At PartyPoker.com, you can always find a tournament to suit your game. There are tournaments happening 24/7, so you'll never have to wait long to join the action.

Of course, there's always room for improvement! That's why we've taken advantage of our new software release to upgrade our tournaments. We think these changes will make playing in our tournaments more exciting – we hope you agree!

Here's what's new:
Blind structures

We have completely redone all of the blind structures for our tournaments, including Sit & Gos, Multi-Table and Shootout tournaments.

In addition, all No-Limit Tournament structures will now include antes.

Starting chips
Starting chips have been increased and vary depending on the type of tournament in which you're playing. Check the chart below:
Tournament type Number of starting chips
Sit & Gos (1-Table and Multi-Table) 2,000
Multi-Table Tournaments 3,000
Tournament Events ($500K, $750K, etc.) 5,000

The number of starting chips will vary for special tournaments (or at PartyGaming's discretion). 1-Table Sit & Go levels

These will now use a time-based structure for betting rounds instead of a hand-based structure. Also, levels will automatically increase after 10 minutes. Tournament buy-ins and entry fees

We've combined the tournament buy-in and entry fee into a single amount. The entry fee will be removed from the listed amount.

Entry fees will vary between tournaments and will be posted on either the buy-in screen or in the Lobby. View entry fee guidelines


New games and limit are also available after the Party Poker software upgrade. The list below is also taken from the Party Poker website. Stakes/Blinds Bet Type Game Max Seats Special
$30/60 Limit 7 Stud Hi-Lo 8
$20/40 Limit 7 Stud Hi-Lo 8
’$15/30 Limit 7 Stud Hi-Lo 8
$30/60 Limit 7 Card Stud 8
$15/30 Limit 7 Card Stud 8
$30/60 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 10
$.50/1 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 6
$30/60 Limit Omaha 10
$20/40 Limit Omaha 10
$.50/1 Limit Omaha 6
$10/20 No-Limit Hold'em 6
$100/200 Limit Hold'em 6
$50/100 Limit Hold'em 6
$30/60 Limit Hold'em 6
$20/40 Limit Hold'em 6
$2/4 Limit Hold'em 6
$3/6 No-Limit Hold'em 10 Jackpot
$2/4 No-Limit Hold'em 10 Jackpot
$1/2 No-Limit Hold'em 10 Jackpot
$.50/1 No-Limit Hold'em 10 Jackpot
$.25/.50 No-Limit Hold'em 10 Jackpot
$.10/.25 No-Limit Hold'em 10 Jackpot
$3/6 No-Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$2/4 No-Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$1/2 No-Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$.50/1 No-Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$.25/.50 No-Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$.10/.25 No-Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$15/30 Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$10/20 Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$5/10 Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$3/6 Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$2/4 Limit Hold'em 6 Jackpot
$.10.20 Limit Hold'em 10 Beginners
$.05/.10 Limit Hold'em 10 Beginners
$.25/.50 No-Limit Hold'em 10 Beginners
$.10/.25 No-Limit Hold'em 10 Beginners