Restricted Programs Exclusion Home > Software Features > Restricted Programs Exclusion Restricted ProgramsACR Poker rolled out a software update in 2021 that prevents players from opening the poker client while running prohibited External Assistance Tools (EATs). This update prevents users from playing poker while using the sort of banned software that gives players an unfair advantage. We introduced this measure to further clamp down on cheaters and create a level playing field for all our players.Cheaters are the worst… tell me more.Our software exclusion feature is built directly into the game client. Everyone who plays at ACR Poker is prohibited from using EATs.If you have trouble opening the software client, please close any offending programs and launch the poker client again.ACR Poker does not provide a list of banned External Assistance Tools. However, you can learn more by visiting section 4 of our Security and Game Integrity Policy here: https://www.acrpoker.eu/security/