Babelfish, named after the fictional creature which performed universal translation, is a brand-new API which allows any software developer to create poker client software and run it securely on the MPN. Operators can develop software in any programming language, and using the Babelfish API, join in the MPN’s liquidity pool, giving them access to all of the network’s cash games and tournaments (both real money and play money).
“Babelfish is definitely a game changer for poker,” comments Alex Scott, Head of Poker at Microgaming. “It allows operators to customise their poker software to a higher degree than has ever been possible before, without having to go standalone. Furthermore, it allows them to do this without having to worry about expensive hosting costs, random number generators, or any of the other complexities that come with developing server software.
“Babelfish also has many other advantages. For example, operators can build software for almost any conceivable device – from specific mobile devices, to games consoles, to smart TVs. If you were so inclined, you could even build poker software for a smartwatch, a connected fridge or an in-car entertainment system. The only limit is your imagination.”
Operators can tailor their bespoke client as much as they wish in order to customise the software to the specific market they are targeting; any language can be supported.
The first operator to make use of Babelfish, a well-known major operator in the poker marketplace, will be going live imminently using a client that they have designed and built from scratch. This operator’s completely custom-built client is carefully tailored to meet the needs of their players. The new operator will be migrating all of their players to the MPN, offering a mix of private and shared-liquidity games, providing mutual benefits for both the operator and the network.
“With this new operator on board, our network will grow significantly. But this is not the only exciting news that the MPN has for 2015”, continued Alex Scott. “This year we want to be at the pinnacle of the poker industry – this is just the first step!”
The first operator to go live with Babelfish will be announced in the coming weeks.
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