After the name change from Bodog to NewBodog, and then once again onto BodogLife, it looks like the poker room will be bringing out a new revamped version of their software to accompany their evolving identity. The actual software is still in the beta testing stage, and only a handful of people have experienced it, but it looks like it wont be too long before players will find themselves having to download the latest update and get used to the new version that is about to be released.

The main changes have been made in the table design, as the lobby appears to have remained almost exactly the same. It seems as though the designers have completely scrapped the old design, and created a totally new one rather than improving on the current look. The immediate difference is that players seem to be a little more spaced out than before, which should help with keeping up with the action at the table as it progresses.

I was slightly surprised to find that Bodog has not modelled the table design on an actual real-life layout, but then again this helps to give Bodog its own unique feel. Players are still represented by their own custom avatars, rather than actual players like at Party Poker.

Here are the changes as stated by the Bodog Company:

• An updated table design to better convey game flow and components of each player;

• Improved visibility of active state and remaining time;

• Grouping calls to action and information into intuitive clusters;

• Clarifying processes such as taking a seat & being dealt in.

This is not the final design, as there are still a few features that are going to be added over the next few weeks. Here is a list of what players can expect in the final edition of the software:

• Resizing of dealer button, player avatar and font size in the player dashboard;

• Improved side panel treatment;

• Additional keyboard commands;

• Full player name display;

• Chip stack count on roll over, etc.

As things stand, the software is starting to look really good, and I am looking forward to using the final version once it has been released. The new design will be a breath of fresh air, and will be welcomed by the veteran players at Bodog. So it’s almost like a fresh start for the room, with its new design and new name, and so hopefully this will mark the turning point where things will be back on the up for Bodog.