Source: Programs that aggregate hand histories to profile a player's play and that of their opponents, but only make use of information they collect themselves - are allowed.
PokerTracker and Texas Calculatem, for example, are programs that provide detailed statistical analysis of hand histories for beneficial review. As well as personal game play analysis, these programs also compile and profile a player's opponents' play. This is similar to how a meticulous player might use our "Player Notes" feature after every hand to compile their own profiles on opponents. As such, these programs are allowed.
Conversely, programs that use shared data collected by other players are not allowed, because they provide an unfair advantage.
PokerEdge and CardAnalyzer, for example, are programs that compile player profiles in a database and then sell subscription access to their systems. These programs allow players to access profile information on players they have never played against, and we believe this provides an unfair advantage. As such, these programs are prohibited.
Many players have contacted our support department to ask about our policies on these programs and we feel it is necessary to clarify our position publicly.
We do not allow players to collude, share hole card information or team up against other players. We also prohibit the use of any software program that facilitates the sharing of this information or player profiles.
We currently have sophisticated processes in place to detect and prevent the use of such software. This technology is an extension of our anti-collusion security systems, and is deeply integrated with multiple tiers of our client and server architecture.
Note that we will look on player's computers to see if these programs are running, but we will only be looking for these programs. It is in our collective interest to ensure the safety and integrity of the game and this is part of the security we offer all our players
