Phenom Poker State of the Game – November 2025
This Month in Review
This month brought a wide range of improvements across gameplay and structure:
Desktop Client available for download for both Mac and PC.
Run It Twice & Run It Three Times adding more control and flexibility for players during all-in situations.
Tournament rake adjustments for higher buy-ins to return more value to players.
Bomb Pot Thursdays launched as a new weekly special.
Leaderboards split by stake, creating fairer competition across player groups.
Refined stake definitions for Fixed Limit and NL/PL.
Bomb Pot ante visibility added directly in the lobby.
Improved Sit & Go ordering for better navigation.
IP address masking rolled out for enhanced privacy and safety.
Tournament schedule refined, with improved structure and pacing.
Increased guarantees across multiple events, building a more competitive slate for players.
Numerous updates to table responsiveness, action buttons, and rebuy interactions to reduce friction.
Current Issues & Lessons Learned
We continued addressing recurring friction points throughout the month — including table responsiveness, action button stability, rebuy behavior, and buy-in checks. These updates are part of an ongoing effort to smooth out gameplay and reduce interruptions during regular play.