GGPoker Names Trackers and Automation Tools in Expanded Software Policy
In an October 15 security announcement, GGPoker said it was tightening its rules on third-party poker software and automation tools. The operator told players to close listed applications before launching its client, including software it had previously allowed when it did not affect gameplay.
What the published policy says
GGPoker named PokerTracker 4, Hand2Note, Holdem Manager 3, Jurojin, Intuitive Tables and AutoHotkey among the prohibited applications. Its list is expressly not exhaustive. The practical change is broader than a ban on software used to gain an in-game advantage: the announcement says players should fully close the named programs before opening GGPoker.
The company presented the change as part of a wider security package. The same announcement describes optional client protections, including Screen Guard and connection checks, and a new method for monitoring unusually precise play. Those features and the software policy are separate measures; players should consult the official GGPoker announcement for the complete wording.
Timing and what players should verify
The October 15 article does not give a date for automated enforcement of the software restriction. Pokerfuse and PokerStrategy later reported that GGPoker planned to activate an in-client warning system on December 1. That later date is attributed to their follow-up reporting; we have not independently read the operator statement they cite.
Anyone who uses a tracker or table-management program alongside other poker sites should check GGPoker's current client notices and policy before opening simultaneous sessions. This report concerns the operator's stated software rules and planned warnings; it does not establish that a player has been sanctioned or that any named tool itself caused a security incident.
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