It’s no secret that third-party software solutions for online poker are revolutionizing the way that people approach the game. The development team that had previously released a set of shortcut and hotkey tools for PokerStars applied the same theory for a solution aimed at users on Full Tilt Poker. The result was the beta release of TableNinjaFT, which is currently available for free.
Shortcut and hotkey programs started years ago in the form of AutoHotKey scripts (AHK) that would assist players who needed to make up for some of the shortcomings of online poker software. Some of the more popular scripts highlighted the table that needed action, calculated bets on particular streets, and automatically clicked the time bank button.
These scripts sometimes were sold individually or, in the case of the original TableNinja, a group of scripts worked together under one banner. Usually, individual AHK scripts are free (but unstable), while the packaged software runs about $30 to $40 and features updates to ensure that the program works as poker sites updated their software.
TableNinjaFT includes a useful feature set that will be expanded during the free beta lifespan. Some of the key features of the program include:
– Provides tools and shortcuts that make playing on Full Tilt Poker easier
– Works with cash games, tournaments, and sit and gos
– Compatible with PokerTracker 3 and Holdem Manager
– Works with overlapping, tiled, or stacked tables
– Programmable hotkeys for betting, calling, folding, bet percentages, and all-in
– Automatic time-bank and pot-betting
– Table highlighting
These shortcuts are very useful for players who multi-table. For many ring game and sit and go players, the ability to add more tables means increasing the bottom line win-rate. If a player could play their A-game without using the tools, using these shortcuts would allow them to continue playing with more tables. Thus, the ability to add more tables to a player’s sessions is extremely important.
TableNinjaFT is currently available free of charge. The download is a 475 KB zip file that will install to any Windows XP/Vista/7 computer. To install, simply double click on the TableNinjaFTSetup.exe file and go through the standard installation procedure. After a few seconds of installing the files, the program will be ready to run and configure for first use.
Once installed, users will be able to quickly configure TableNinjaFT in a matter of minutes. Simply go to the Setup screen and follow the directions. Once that’s done, the program is 100% operational. The setup and installation process couldn’t have been easier and is rather foolproof.
The early buzz from Full Tilt Poker players is that TableNinjaFT is a surefire winner. With older AHK scripts and other shortcut programs no longer working on Full Tilt Poker due to the software overhaul the online poker site underwent weeks ago, TableNinjaFT is an oasis for multi-tabling fanatics. Given the fact that it’s free, there’s no harm in trying it out even if you are a recreational player.