Spin & Go Max Update: PokerStars Removes Forced All-In and Boosts Jackpots

PokerStars has made a significant update to its Spin & Go Max format: the controversial forced all-in stage has been removed, the jackpot has increased, and several structural changes have been implemented.

Eight years after its launch, one of PokerStars’ most unique game formats, Spin & Go Max, has undergone a major transformation as of May 13. The latest update affects several key aspects of the game, but the most talked-about change is the removal of the unpopular countdown-based forced all-in phase.

Previously, Spin & Go Max games would switch to an “all-in mode” after a fixed number of hands, forcing all players to go all-in automatically until a winner was determined. While this ensured quick finishes, many players criticized the format for removing skill from the late stages of the game. With this update, the forced all-in mechanism has been removed — matches now play out like regular tournaments until a winner is declared, with no automatic all-ins.

The update brings more than just the removal of the forced all-in feature. PokerStars has made multiple improvements to the structure:

• New Starting Stack: Players now begin with 1000 chips instead of 500.
• Updated Blind Levels: A more dynamic blind structure has been introduced.
• Unified Buy-Ins: Buy-in levels now align with the classic three-handed Spin & Go tournaments, ranging from $1 to $50.
• Increased Jackpot: The maximum prize has jumped from 10,000x to 25,000x the buy-in.
• Fewer Players at Higher Stakes: To reduce wait times, high-stakes tables will now seat a maximum of 5–6 players, down from the previous 8.
• Simplified Payout Structure: A clearer, more transparent prize distribution table is now in effect.

Launched in 2017, Spin & Go Max is based on the core idea of the classic Spin & Go: a hyper-turbo format with randomized prize pools. The biggest difference is the number of players — each game has a random player count between 3 and 8. The most common setup is four players (30% of the time), while eight-handed games are rare.

Another unique element is the Triple Prize Spinner. At the beginning of each game, the system randomly selects three different first-place prize amounts. The winner then blindly chooses one of the three — or they can opt for the “Cash Out” option, securing a guaranteed payout instead of taking a gamble on the mystery prizes.

The forced all-in mechanic was once a popular innovation — featured not only in PokerStars’ “Beat the Clock” format but also in 888poker’s “Blast” tournaments. However, these formats have faded in popularity, as players increasingly favor endgames that reward skill and decision-making.

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