Phenom Platform Updates: Leaderboard by Stake and Other Improvements

What’s New at Phenom Poker

Phenom Poker has released a new wave of platform enhancements designed to improve gameplay, increase transparency, and deliver a smoother experience for both cash-game players and tournament grinders. Below is a breakdown of every major update, including leaderboard changes, stake adjustments, new features, and bug fixes.

Leaderboards by Stake: Grind Prix Expansion

To give players more relevant competition and more chances to win, the Grind Prix leaderboard has now been split into three stake-based leaderboards:

• Micro + Low Stakes

• Medium Stakes

• High Stakes

There is no entry requirement — players are automatically entered simply by generating the minimum rake at any cash table:

• Micro + Low: 10 USDT rake (500 points)

• Medium: 25 USDT rake (1,250 points)

• High: 100 USDT rake (5,000 points)

Players earn 50 points for every 1 USDT generated, making the leaderboard a straightforward and rewarding way to profit while playing your regular cash games.

Updated Stake Classifications for All Cash Games

To standardize competition across the platform, Phenom Poker has introduced new stake brackets for Fixed Limit, No Limit, and Pot Limit games.

Fixed Limit Games

• Micro: ≤ 2/4

• Low: > 2/4 and ≤ 8/16

• Medium: > 8/16 and < 100/200

• High: ≥ 100/200

No Limit & Pot Limit Games

• Micro: ≤ 0.25/0.50

• Low: > 0.25/0.50 and ≤ 2/4

• Medium: > 2/4 and < 25/50

• High: ≥ 25/50

These updated categories ensure more accurate leaderboard placement and better competitive balance across game types.

New Features Added to the Platform

Several quality-of-life upgrades have been rolled out across the Phenom Poker client to improve visibility, accuracy, and user privacy.

Bomb Pot Ante Display

The lobby now clearly displays ante information for all Bomb Pot tables, making game selection easier for players who specialize in these action-heavy formats.

Sit & Go Display Order Improvements

Sit & Go tournaments now populate in a more intuitive order:

• Sorted by buy-in (highest to lowest)

• Then arranged alphabetically by game type

This update ensures faster navigation and better visibility for active and upcoming games.

IP Address Masking for Player Privacy

Player IP addresses are now obscured platform-wide for enhanced security.

Example: 123 ... 456

This improvement adds another layer of protection for all users.

Bug Fixes and Technical Improvements

Several backend fixes were deployed to create a more consistent and reliable gameplay experience.

Multiple Rebuy Functionality Restored

A bug preventing players from completing multiple rebuys has been fully resolved.

Leave Table Contract Issue

Fixed an issue where players occasionally remained stuck in contract after leaving a table. Leaving a game now works instantly and correctly.

Waitlist Minimum Buy-In Enforcement

Players joining waitlists must now meet the minimum buy-in requirements consistently across all tables, preventing rule inconsistencies and improving fairness.

Conclusion

The November 17th platform update delivers meaningful improvements that benefit every type of player — cash grinders, mixed-game specialists, Bomb Pot fans, and Sit & Go regulars. With expanded leaderboards, clearer game organization, privacy upgrades, and important bug fixes, Phenom Poker continues to evolve into one of the most player-focused platforms in online poker.

Jump into the action today at play.phenompoker.com and see what’s new.