Why do I see a "Windows protected your PC" warning?
SmartScreen does not know CoreSpade yet. That warning appears for any new program that has not been downloaded thousands of times, and it says nothing about what the software does, only that Microsoft has not seen it often enough to have an opinion.
You are right to be careful with a warning like that. What you can check: the download comes only from this site, and every network is welcome to inspect the code. See the compliance page. The reputation builds up on its own as more people install it.
To bypass the warning: Simply click on "More info" and then select "Run anyway" to install CoreSpade.
Which poker platforms does CoreSpade support?
CoreSpade currently supports and recognizes the following major poker platforms:
- PokerStars
- CoinPoker
- GGPoker
- ClubGG
- partypoker
- 888poker
- iPoker Network
- Winning Poker Network
Is CoreSpade allowed on poker sites?
That is not my call to make. It is the poker room's. So I asked them.
CoreSpade arranges table windows, maps hotkeys and highlights the table where it is your turn. It does not play for you, does not calculate odds and does not decide anything. On that basis it belongs to the category of tools that most networks permit. But what I believe and what a room confirms are two different things.
Before release I asked each network directly for a compliance review. Where each one stands is listed on the compliance page.
To help ensure your account safety, I also include an optional Safety Assistant: a helper tool that automatically closes blacklisted third-party programs (like solvers or equity calculators) as soon as a poker client is detected, helping prevent accidental rule violations.
Why is CoreSpade so affordable?
Because there is no company behind it. One developer, no office, no sales team, no investors expecting a return. That difference goes into the price rather than into overhead.
When the beta ends, that price stays for three years. Only taxes and payment fees are outside my control. After those three years, changes stay in proportion. A tool you rely on every session should not become a negotiation.
How does license verification work, and how do I register or request a trial?
Simply enter your email address in the Settings tab inside the app and click "Verify".
If your email is not yet registered, a pending account is automatically created.
To obtain a trial or purchase a full subscription, visit the Subscribe page and choose a plan.
Each license key is tied to one active computer.
To move your license to another PC, write to [email protected] and I will release it. There is no self-service button for this yet, and the app will tell you the same.
Why does CoreSpade require administrator privileges?
Many poker clients run with administrator rights by default.
Windows security rules require CoreSpade to have matching or higher privileges to reliably detect, resize, and arrange your table windows, as well as to ensure your hotkeys register instantly and without lag during active play.
How do I backup, export, or import my settings?
All configurations are saved locally.
You can easily export your entire settings profile to a backup file using the "Export Settings" button.
To restore it on any computer, use "Import Settings".
CoreSpade also keeps local backups automatically that you can restore via "Restore Backup".
How do I install updates and manage versions?
Installing is manual: download the new version from this site and run the installer over your existing installation. Your settings file is left untouched.
CoreSpade tells you when a new version is out. On startup it checks for updates, and if a newer version is available it offers to open the download page (or you can skip that version). The "Version Management" section of the Settings tab has the same "Check for Updates" button, a link to the changelog, and a "Reset Skipped" option.
Can I customize the news feed and RSS sources?
Yes.
In the Settings tab, you can enable or disable pre-configured poker news feeds (such as PokerNews,
Poker.org, Card Player, etc.) or add up to three custom RSS feed URLs to view your favorite feeds
directly in the app dashboard.
What does the Core Tracker do?
The Core Tracker is a results overview for your own tournaments, closer to a spreadsheet than to a database tool, and marked EXPERIMENTAL in the interface. It reads the tournament results of GGPoker, PokerStars, WPN and iPoker, skips hand histories, and shows nothing during play; it is something you look at afterwards, not a live overlay or HUD.
Full details are in the Core Tracker guide.
Are you adding more features or supporting more poker rooms?
CoreSpade is designed to keep core multi-tabling features rock-solid and lightweight at a fair price.
While my focus is to avoid bloating the software with unnecessary features, I am always open to
feedback.
If you have feature requests or want me to support a specific poker client, please join the CoreSpade
Discord server and let me know.
I review community suggestions and will be glad to integrate new features or poker networks if there is enough demand from my users.