No More Scripts: CoinPoker Bans Players Using Seat Selection Tools

Why Seat Scripting Got the Axe

Seat scripting isn’t new, but it’s rarely tackled this directly. In simple terms, it’s a type of automated seat selection software that scans lobby activity and swoops in to grab seats next to players flagged as likely to be soft. The software doesn’t play hands for you but it does help predatory players cherry-pick tables where they think they’ll have the biggest edge.

And while that might not violate the rules of poker itself, it’s well outside the bounds of fair play as far as most sites are concerned. CoinPoker called it out plainly, saying it “goes against the spirit of the game” and contributes to an “unhealthy environment for players.”

CoinPoker made it clear that the accounts in question were permanently closed, and the team plans to keep monitoring for further violations.

Reaction from the poker community weren’t far behind. CoinPoker ambassador Patrick Leonard reposted the announcement with a blunt send-off:

CoinPoker hasn’t said how many accounts were impacted yet, but the message is pretty clear: using third-party tools to get around the spirit of the game won’t be tolerated.