EvenBet Gaming is giving operators more ways to customise their online poker tables with the launch of two new cash game mechanics: Straddle from any position and No Look All-In.
The features, made available to both existing and new operator partners, are designed to make cash games more dynamic while giving operators greater control over how individual tables operate.
More action before the cards are dealt
The first addition, Straddle from any position, changes the traditional rules around straddle bets.
Rather than limiting the straddle to a specific position at the table, the mechanic allows the first eligible player to place the additional wager regardless of where they are seated.
The change can introduce more action before the cards are even dealt and gives players greater influence over the size and pace of a hand from the beginning.
The second feature, No Look All-In, takes the concept even further.
Players can commit their entire stack to the pot before seeing their hole cards, creating the possibility of significantly larger pots while adding another layer of variance to the opening stage of a hand.
EvenBet sees the mechanic as an additional option for traditional cash games rather than a replacement for the standard format.
Operators can choose where to activate the features
One of the more notable aspects of the update is the level of control given to operators.
Both mechanics can be enabled or disabled independently for individual tables through EvenBet’s back-office system.
This means operators can experiment with the new formats without having to apply them across their entire poker offering. Different tables can therefore run with different configurations depending on the type of experience an operator wants to provide.
The company said the features do not require a separate platform update on the operator side beyond the existing back-office configuration.
EvenBet targets a competitive poker market
The release comes as B2B poker suppliers continue to look for ways to help operators differentiate their products in an increasingly competitive market.
Cash games remain a major part of online poker, making table-level features an important tool for operators looking to create more varied gameplay and encourage player engagement.
Alexander Tamplon, CTO at EvenBet Gaming, said the new mechanics were designed to add immediate action to cash game tables.
“Adding Straddle from any position and No Look All-In gives our partners a powerful tool to eliminate table routine, keep players deeply engaged, and ultimately drive higher revenues.”
The two additions follow other recent developments from EvenBet, including its Spins Poker format and the company’s B2B supplier licence from Sweden’s gambling regulator.
With the latest update, EvenBet is continuing to focus on giving operators greater flexibility over how their poker tables are structured, while introducing mechanics aimed at making cash games less predictable and more action-driven.
Source: European Gaming / EvenBet Gaming