ACR Poker’s Latest Software Release Adds New Player Features and Enables ScreenShield by Default

ScreenShield Becomes a Standard Feature for All Players

One of the most significant changes in the November update is the network-wide activation of ScreenShield, which was previously available to players through a more selective activation process or by contacting Support.

The feature was introduced as part of WPN’s response to concerns about remote-access and screen-capture software. Such tools have legitimate uses, but could potentially expose information displayed on a player’s computer if a device were compromised. Their presence alone does not establish that a device has been compromised or that a player has engaged in misconduct.

For online poker players, that information can include something particularly sensitive: their hole cards.

ScreenShield helps address this concern by preventing protected poker-table content from appearing through the screen-capture and screen-sharing methods it covers. Players can still see their cards, follow the action and make decisions normally, while the feature adds a barrier against certain external attempts to capture what appears at the table.

Previously, WPN activated ScreenShield for players meeting specific detection criteria, while others could request the feature through Support. With the November 4 release, that approach changes. Protection is automatically enabled across the network without requiring players to take any additional steps.

Importantly, ScreenShield is not presented as a complete solution to every cybersecurity threat. Its protection applies to supported capture methods, and WPN continues to rely on its broader security measures and Game Integrity investigations to address potential misconduct.

Nevertheless, enabling the feature by default makes an additional safeguard available to everyone, including players who may not have been aware that ScreenShield existed.

Players Have Direct Control Over ScreenShield

The November release also makes ScreenShield easier to manage, giving players the ability to turn it on or off directly through the poker client.

This is particularly relevant for streamers, content creators and players who record sessions for later review or share their screens with coaches. Because ScreenShield can interfere with these activities, some players may need to disable it temporarily.

To adjust the feature, players can open Settings > ScreenShield and use the available on/off control.

For players who do not use screen-recording or streaming software, no action is necessary. ScreenShield will already be active when they access the updated client.

The combination of automatic activation and individual control is an important distinction. WPN can provide an added layer of protection as the default experience without removing the flexibility required by players who deliberately use screen-capture tools.

The change also builds on WPN’s previously announced security initiatives, which include cooperation with GTO Wizard on game integrity analysis and the sharing of table-protection guidance with other online poker operators.

New In-Client Assistant Offers Help Without Leaving the Game

Security is not the only focus of the November release. ACR Poker is also introducing a new in-client assistant designed to make it easier for players to find information and navigate software settings.

Rather than searching through menus or leaving the poker client to look up instructions, players can open a chat window and ask questions about available features.

For example, someone looking to change the client’s language can ask the assistant for guidance and receive instructions explaining where to find the appropriate setting.

The official update shows the assistant in both desktop and mobile versions of the client, giving players another way to access help while navigating the software.

Mobile Lobby Improvements Make Finding Games Easier

Players accessing ACR Poker from their phones will also notice changes to the mobile experience.

The refreshed mobile home screen organizes destinations into three main areas: Fast Lane, Poker Central and Action Central. These provide routes to different games and services, including tournaments, Hold’em, Omaha, casino and sports.

Cash-game navigation has also been improved with more detailed filtering options. Players can narrow their searches by game type, betting structure, table size, stakes and other preferences.

Together, the changes are designed to reduce unnecessary scrolling and make it easier to find suitable games from a mobile device.

Spin 2 Get In XL and the New Ace Deck Round Out the Release

The November update also brings Spin 2 Get In XL into the tournament experience, providing another way for players to pursue tournament entries.

A spin-to-win panel is now featured in participating tournament lobbies, alongside the usual registration information. A compact version also appears while a poker table is open, allowing players to view available opportunities without returning to the main tournament lobby.

The specific offers and amounts depend on the opportunity displayed, so players should review the information presented in the client before participating.

Rounding out the release is a new Ace card-deck design, giving players another option for personalizing their tables.

Available under Settings > Table Design, the Ace deck joins the existing Classic design. Players can preview their preferred appearance and explore additional customization options, including two-color, four-color and full-color decks, along with different card backs.

A More Secure and Customizable Playing Experience

ACR Poker’s November software release combines practical improvements with a meaningful change to how table protection is delivered across Winning Poker Network.

While the new assistant, mobile improvements, tournament-entry features and card designs give players more ways to personalize their experience, making ScreenShield the default is the update’s most significant development.

It reflects a shift toward providing additional security automatically, rather than relying on individual players to request it, while maintaining the flexibility needed for legitimate recording and streaming activities.

Players can explore the new features and manage their preferences through the updated ACR Poker client.

For a complete overview of the November release, visit the official ACR Poker software update page.