Beginning on December 1, 2026, new restrictions on third-party poker software will be enforced by GGPoker. Some of the software used by online poker players will be affected by the new policy. For those interested in GGPoker HUD news, it is important to remember that the Smart HUD provided by GGPoker will remain available.
GGPoker introduced the policy on October 15. Later, additional information was provided regarding enforcement details, and the December 1 date was confirmed.
Which poker tools are affected?
The list from GGPoker includes PokerTracker 4, Holdem Manager 3, Hand2Note, Jurojin, StarsCaption, DriveHUD 2, Intuitive Tables, Lobbyze, Equilab and AutoHotkey. But the website also states that the list is not exhaustive, so tools that aren’t listed are not necessarily permitted.
That’s what makes this issue different from the usual HUD discussion. Perhaps you’ve landed here trying to find an update on the GGPoker HUD, but the ban is actually about far more than just overlays. It affects other kinds of third-party poker software as well.
When does the GGPoker HUD ban take effect?
Enforcement begins from December 1, 2026. GGPoker terms the duration until November 30 as the transition period. On December 1, the client will begin to detect any restricted software automatically and warn about it.
In case the restricted software is detected, you have to close the software yourself. GGPoker mentions that disregard of the warnings will result in account restrictions ranging from temporary suspension to permanent account banning.
What happens to PokerTracker 4 and Holdem Manager 3?
This is the critical point for most poker players, as the question is how it impacts the use of PokerTracker 4 on GGPoker and Holdem Manager 3 on GGPoker.
According to the information given, you will not be able to use these software solutions while the GGPoker client is running.
It has already been stated by PokerTracker’s developers that the program will still work for analysis after downloading the hand histories. Thus, the problem is having the software open simultaneously with GGPoker
What can players still use?
The in-house Smart HUD of GGPoker itself remains available on the platform, so HUD-like statistics are not going away entirely. GGPoker has also stated that its new in-house multitabling features will be rolling out from October 23, with full completion expected by December 1.
Tools such as PowerToys and Rectangle, which serve the purpose of general window management, are permitted. Tool developers who have removed GG Network integration from their products are welcome to submit them to GGPoker for approval.
It boils down to one message for players: before December 1, make sure you know what applications are running alongside your client. The best course of action is to use GGPoker’s in-house tools.
