PokerStars Tweaks Cash Game Lobby: What You Need to Know

What’s Different in the Cash Game Lobby?

The update makes a few visible changes right away. Instead of rows and rows of separate tables, each stake level is now shown as a single line in the lobby. This makes for a more streamlined layout and — depending on who you ask — a less overwhelming interface.

But under the hood, the real shift is the selective rollout of Seatfinder, which means:

• No more manually picking specific seats or table-hopping at lower stakes.
• Auto-seating aims to reduce predatory behaviour like bumhunting.
• It’s supposed to make the experience faster and more accessible, especially for newer players.

PokerStars says this configuration is based on both internal research and previous rollouts in Southern Europe and Italy, where Seatfinder had reportedly received positive feedback.

Screenshots of the Actual PokerStars Client

Where Seatfinder Applies (and Where It Doesn’t)

Here’s a quick breakdown of which games now use Seatfinder on .COM:

Above those limits, players still get full control over where they sit and which tables they join.

A Bit of Both Worlds

This isn’t a full-on replacement of the old-school lobby — it’s more of a hybrid approach. By offering Seatfinder where it’s likely to make the biggest impact and keeping manual selection alive at higher stakes, PokerStars seems to be aiming for the best of both setups.

So, whether you’re chasing micro-stakes volume or grinding bigger games, the update is now live— and the lobby will look (and behave) a little differently from here on out.